Big Picture High School -back Of The Yards (Closed 2010)

4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

This School
State Level (IL)
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
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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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