Back Of The Yards Ib High School vs. Young Magnet High School
Should I attend Back Of The Yards Ib High School or Young Magnet High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Back Of The Yards Ib High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Young Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,052 students in grades 9-12, Back Of The Yards Ib High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,051 students in grades 7-12, Young Magnet High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,052 students
2,051 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
130 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2202 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
91%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
91%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
117
Grade 8 Students
-
127
Grade 9 Students
268
436
Grade 10 Students
268
459
Grade 11 Students
252
432
Grade 12 Students
264
480
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
24%
% Hispanic
94%
27%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
1%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.12
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
n/a