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BACK OF THE YARDS HS
2111 W 47TH St, Chicago, Illinois, 60609
47, 48, 49, 51, 94, X49
Orange
Student Body: 1038
About the school

Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School is an International Baccalaureate World School located in the historic Back of the Yards community.  Application for admission to the school is required for all students who are interested in attending.  Freshmen and sophomore students engage in the Middle Years Program (MYP) and may select the appropriate IB path in their junior and senior years, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) or the International Baccalaureate Career Programme (CP).  Students are offered a variety of experiences that integrate and expand international mindedness through their holistic and rigorous studies. In addition, students may elect to participate in Advanced Placement (AP) courses.   Back of the Yards College Prep offers students a wide variety of after school opportunities, including athletics and clubs. Students are highly encouraged to engage in any of the after school options as an integral part of their learning and high school experience.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
Yes
Classroom Languages
Spanish,Spanish for Heritage Speakers,French
Refugee Services
N/A
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
Usable
Dress Code
Yes
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Usable
Safety Rating
WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:00 AM - 3:16 PM

Demographics

0.5%
Asian
1.6%
Black
96.2%
Hispanic
1.2%
White
0.5%
Other

School Stats

10.1%
Diverse Learners
46.0%
Limited English
4.5%
Mobility Rate
47.4%
Chronic Truancy
91.1%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development
  • Career/Job Training
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • CTE (Broadcasting)
  • CTE (Business)
  • CTE (Digital Media)
  • CTE (Pre-Engineering)
  • IBCC

Creative

  • Animation/Cartoon
  • Art Studio
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Ceramics
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Ethnic/Folk Dance
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Guitar
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Mixed Media
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Musicals
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Plays/Acting
  • Student Art Club
  • Student Music Club
  • Talent Show
  • Theater
  • Web Design

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Targeted Interventions

Life And Leadership

  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peer Mentors
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program

Parent And Community

  • Book Club
  • Crafts Workshop
  • ESL Workshops
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Leadership Development For Parents
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Parenting Classes
  • Safe Passage
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Chess Team
  • Debate Team
  • Freshmen On-Pace
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Journalism Club
  • Math Bowl
  • Math Team
  • Newspaper
  • Poetry Club
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • 16 inch Softball
  • Boys' Baseball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Cross Country
  • Boys' Soccer
  • Boys' Softball
  • Boys' Track
  • Boys' Volleyball
  • Boys' Water Polo
  • Chess
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Flag Football
  • Football
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Cross Country
  • Girls' Soccer
  • Girls' Softball
  • Girls' Swimming
  • Girls' Tennis
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
85.5%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
96.1%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
95.2%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
964
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
81.1%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Good Standing
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
  • Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.

BACK OF THE YARDS HS-Dual Language

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 615
  • Number of offers: 40

BACK OF THE YARDS HS-General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 1210
  • Number of offers: 120

BACK OF THE YARDS HS-International Baccalaureate (IB)

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 873
  • Number of offers: 240