Big Picture High School - Metro serves 47 students in grades 11-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
95%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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 - Metro?
47 students attend Big Picture High School - Metro.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Big Picture High School - Metro students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Picture High School - Metro?
Big Picture High School - Metro has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Big Picture High School - Metro offer ?
Big Picture High School - Metro offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Big Picture High School - Metro part of?
Big Picture High School - Metro is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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