Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School, commonly known as Back of the Yards College Prep or BOYCP, is a public four-year international baccalaureate high school located in the New City community area on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Serving 1,039 students in grades 9-12, Back Of The Yards Ib High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,039 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Back Of The Yards Ib High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Back Of The Yards Ib High School's student population of 1,039 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,039 students
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
2013
Colors
Maroon, Orange
Campus Size
10 acres
Average Class Size
1000 students
School Rankings
Back Of The Yards Ib High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Back Of The Yards Ib High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1976 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
97%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back Of The Yards Ib High School's ranking?
Back Of The Yards Ib High School is ranked #1976 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Back Of The Yards Ib High School often compared to?
Back Of The Yards Ib High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Young Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Back Of The Yards Ib High School?
The graduation rate of Back Of The Yards Ib High School is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Back Of The Yards Ib High School?
1,039 students attend Back Of The Yards Ib High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Back Of The Yards Ib High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Back Of The Yards Ib High School?
Back Of The Yards Ib High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Back Of The Yards Ib High School offer ?
Back Of The Yards Ib High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Back Of The Yards Ib High School part of?
Back Of The Yards Ib High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Back Of The Yards Ib High School located?
Back Of The Yards Ib High School is located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 14 other public schools located in Back of the Yards.
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