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$258K - $688K Price Range
BACK OF THE YARDS IB HS
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2111 W 47th St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Patricia Brekke
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
19%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
B+
A
B
A-
A-
A
B+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
540
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
269:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Hispanic
95.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Black
1.7%
Native American
<1%
White
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago
388 Students
DePaul University
290 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
256 Students
Loyola University Chicago
221 Students
Illinois State University
197 Students
Northern Illinois University
167 Students
Northwestern University
158 Students
Saint Xavier University
130 Students
Roosevelt University
128 Students
Dominican University
107 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
101 Students
Nursing
95 Students
Psychology
70 Students
Biology
69 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
37 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
37 Students
Accounting
35 Students
Marketing
32 Students
Computer Science
29 Students
Criminology
29 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/14/2025
I've really enjoyed my time at this school. I've made lifelong frie ds and have made connections with a lot of different people.
10/1/2022
Back of the Yards is a very good school. All teachers are nice and very supportive. They help you with anything. They also always try your best to guide you on the pathway and always giving you advice. The school is very supportive in anything.
5/19/2021
They really want you to succeed. As long as your willing to put in the work, they will help you reach your goals. Don't be afraid to go to the office or academic advisor for help.
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Map
List Price Range
$69K - $461K
Homes For Sale
13
Average Home Value
$205,095
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
66%
Average Household Income
$48,405
% of College Grads
6.3%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
1,729 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
66.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Sherman (John) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Fishing
Cornell Square Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Pool
Back of the Yards Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Micek Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Wagner (Clarence) Park
- Playground
Lowe (Samuel) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
South Side Sanctuary
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Washington Park
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BACK OF THE YARDS IB HS is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 1,052 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 19% are proficient in reading. BACK OF THE YARDS IB HS has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $205,095. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gage Park High School, Kelly High School, Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near BACK OF THE YARDS IB HS.