- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chicago, IL
Back of the Yards Ib Hs
Federal NCES profile for Back of the Yards Ib Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170993006282
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Back of the Yards Ib Hs earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #70 of 130
- high schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 1,039
- students enrolled
Back of the Yards Ib Hs has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Back of the Yards Ib Hs ranks #70 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993006282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Back of the Yards Ib Hs held near 1,025 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.0 → 78.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 170993006282 · Chicago, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,039 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Back of the Yards Ib Hs held near 1,025 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.0 → 78.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Back of the Yards Ib Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lane Technical
Lane Technical High School
4,604 students
- Taft High Scho
Taft High School
4,487 students
- Curie Metropol
Curie Metropolitan High School
3,099 students
- Kenwood Academ
Kenwood Academy High School
2,268 students
- Young Magnet H
Young Magnet High School
2,223 students
- This school 1,039
Back of the Yards Ib Hs
1,039 students
What this shows Back of the Yards Ib Hs reports 1,039 students on the CCD universe file.
How Back of the Yards Ib Hs compares
Back of the Yards Ib Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,039
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.7%
African American 1.4%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.5, Back of the Yards Ib Hs is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for City of Chicago Sd 299 reports $22,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Back of the Yards Ib Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Back of the Yards Ib Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Chicago
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Curie Metropolitan High School
Standard public school
3,099 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Park High School
Standard public school
2,214 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Jones College Prep High School
Standard public school
1,954 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Mather High School
Standard public school
1,777 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
Standard public school
1,762 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Hubbard High School
Standard public school
1,710 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,039 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Back of the Yards Ib Hs
How many students attend Back of the Yards Ib Hs?
Back of the Yards Ib Hs has 1,039 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 1,021 (2022-23) → 1,025 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Back of the Yards Ib Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Back of the Yards Ib Hs is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Back of the Yards Ib Hs?
The largest demographic group at Back of the Yards Ib Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 96.7% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Back of the Yards Ib Hs?
Back of the Yards Ib Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Back of the Yards Ib Hs rank among high schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Back of the Yards Ib Hs ranks #70 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Back of the Yards Ib Hs, City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students), Taft High School (4,487 students), and Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students). See the City of Chicago Sd 299 district page for the complete list.