BACK OF THE YARDS IB HS

BACK OF THE YARDS IB HS

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2111 W 47th St,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
4.5
1,052 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Patricia Brekke
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
19%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
94%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
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
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
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

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
269:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Hispanic
95.7%
Black
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
White
<1%
Native American
<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 390 Students
DePaul University 288 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 250 Students
Loyola University Chicago 219 Students
Illinois State University 196 Students
Northern Illinois University 165 Students
Northwestern University 154 Students
Roosevelt University 135 Students
Saint Xavier University 132 Students
Dominican University 109 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 102 Students
Nursing 95 Students
Psychology 71 Students
Biology 68 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 36 Students
Accounting 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Marketing 33 Students
Criminology 30 Students
Computer Science 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 103 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/18/2024
The best past about being a part of Back of the Yards IB HS is that they provide a lot of extra resources for students who need additional help in school and college. The worst parts would be how the safety in this school can sometimes be low. I would like to see this school become more strict about how students treat each other.
5.0 Senior
6/18/2023
Great school they really need to feel welcome Lots of opportunities for students like sports, honors classes and clubs
4.0 Senior
5/18/2022
There are many supporting teachers and staff members that are willing to provide help whenever a student needs it. I also love how it is new and well-maintained. I love how they offer different academic programs to fit your needs: regulars, honors, AP, and IB (both DP and CP). Despite it being in a poor Chicago community, staff members ensure that students are safe by enforcing daily bookbag checks and metal detectors.

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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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 3.48, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $209,475. 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.

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