Big Picture High School -back Of The Yards serves 53 students in grades 11-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
53 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
28%
Black
4%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chicago Public Schools District 299
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Big Picture High School -back Of The Yards?
53 students attend Big Picture High School -back Of The Yards.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Big Picture High School -back Of The Yards students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Picture High School -back Of The Yards?
Big Picture High School -back Of The Yards has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Big Picture High School -back Of The Yards offer ?
Big Picture High School -back Of The Yards offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Big Picture High School -back Of The Yards part of?
Big Picture High School -back Of The Yards is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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