For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,263 students in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Back of the Yards are Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, Back Of The Yards Ib High School and Peace And Education Coalition High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Back Of The Yards Ib High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2245 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Grades: K-12
| 853 students
Rank: #22.
Back Of The Yards Ib High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2111 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7320
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 1,025 students
Rank: #33.
Peace And Education Coalition High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9212
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9212
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Richards Career Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5009 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4945
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4945
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL include Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, Back Of The Yards Ib High School and Peace And Education Coalition High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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