Back of The Yards IB High School

Back of The Yards IB High School

Chicago, Illinois

1,021 students

High School, Grades 9–12

1,021

Students

13.3:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,060

B

out of 1600
Average
Avg ACT Score

20

B-

out of 36
Average
AP Courses

6

B

courses offered
Average
AP Enrollment

36%

C+

of students
Excellent
Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

A-

students per teacher
Good
Graduation Rate

94%

A+

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

17%

C

Below Avg
Math Proficiency

17%

C

Below Avg
Academic Grades

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After Back of The Yards IB High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

University of Illinois Chicago

2

DePaul University

3

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

4

Loyola University Chicago

5

Illinois State University

6

Northern Illinois University

7

Northwestern University

8

Roosevelt University

Popular Majors
1

Nursing

2

Business

3

Psychology

4

Biology

5

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

6

Accounting

7

Marketing

8

Pre-Medicine Studies

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School Details
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2025-2026

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School Mission

The Office of Access and Enrollment (OAE) manages the application, selection, notification, and enrollment processes for all district elementary schools, high schools, and charter high schools. OAE is dedicated to increasing student achievement by ensuring that all students have equitable access to high-quality programs that fit their educational needs.

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