How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Back of The Yards IB High School | Richards Career Academy High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | 348 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.7:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Back of The Yards IB High School | Richards Career Academy High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,699 | $22,699 |
| District | Chicago Public Schools | Chicago Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Back of The Yards IB High School | Richards Career Academy High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| African American | 1.4% | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 96.7% | 68.1% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Back of The Yards IB High School | Richards Career Academy High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 264:1 | 122:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.1% | 91.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 55 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.