Back of the Yards IB High School
CPS choice · 9-12
At a glance
On the 5Essentials survey, Instruction was rated ‘Very Strong’ (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages). In 2025, 49% of students were chronically absent - below what's typical for CPS high schools (ISBE Report Card 2025). For 2025–26, 615 applications were recorded for 40 offers (GoCPS, 2025–26 school year - the most recent seat data SchoolNav has).
- Cultural fit
- 49% of students were chronically absent in 2025 - below what's typical for CPS high schools (ISBE Report Card 2025). Family involvement was rated ‘Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages).
- Social-emotional fit
- The school’s supportive environment was rated ‘Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages).
Computed from published data with its source and year on every clause - a description, never a grade.
Basics
CPS-published · verified Nov 2024
- Address
- 2111 W 47TH ST
- Neighborhood
- New City
- Phone
- (773)535-7320
- Hours
- Unknown - not verified yet
- Website
- https://boycp.org/
- Before and after care
Supplemental care not found.
SchoolNav searched the school’s website and the main care providers’ pages in Sep 2026 and found no before or after care. Some programs are never posted online, so ask the school office or on a tour.
- Arts and creative
Drawing, Film and Video, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Painting, Plays/Acting, Theater, Band/Orchestra, Ethnic/Folk Dance, Student Art Club, Animation/Cartoon, Graphic Design, Student Music Club, Art Studio, Ceramics, Dance, Guitar, Media and Production Workshops, Musicals, Photography, Talent Show, Web Design, Choir/Chorus, Drama, Mixed Media
From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Sports
16” Softball, Football, Girls' Basketball, Girls' Soccer, Girls' Volleyball, Wrestling, Boys' Baseball, Boys' Track, Chess, Girls' Softball, Tennis, Boys' Basketball, Boys' Soccer, Boys' Volleyball, Conditioning and Fitness, Girls' Cross Country, Girls' Swimming, Boys' Softball, Boys' Water Polo, Boys' Cross Country, Volleyball, Flag football, Cheerleading, Badminton
From the school’s CPS profile and its athletics pages, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Climate survey
- Involved families
- Strong
- Supportive environment
- Strong
- Ambitious instruction
- Very Strong
- Effective leaders
- Weak
- Collaborative teachers
- Neutral
- Safety (student-reported)
- Weak
- Overall organization
- Organized
UChicago 5Essentials levels from the spring 2024 survey (CPS Progress Reports SY2425, verified 2026-09-25) - benchmarked categories relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages. A school can answer mostly positively and still rate below the benchmark typical.
5Essentials - the latest survey in detail
Teacher-Principal Trust, Teacher Influence, and Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools are rated above the CPS average; Rigorous Study Habits and School Safety are rated below it this year.
From the 2026 CPS 5Essentials survey (25-26). Scores are benchmarked 1–99 (not percentages) - higher is stronger, and each is shown against the CPS average that same year. This is a newer survey on a different benchmark than the component levels above, so the two aren’t directly comparable.
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Ambitious Instruction
69 ▲ above the CPS average (60)- Academic Press· students-reported65 ▲ above the CPS average (55)
- English Instruction· students-reported76 ▲ above the CPS average (65)
- Math Instruction· students-reported71 ▬ about the CPS average (69)
- Quality of Student Discussion· teachers-reported64 ▲ above the CPS average (50)
Supportive Environment
65 ▲ above the CPS average (56)- Expectations for Postsecondary Education· teachers-reported68 ▲ above the CPS average (56)
- Safety· students-reported51 ▬ about the CPS average (49)
- School-Wide Future Orientation· students-reported71 ▲ above the CPS average (62)
- Student-Teacher Trust· students-reported68 ▲ above the CPS average (56)
Collaborative Teachers
62 ▲ above the CPS average (52)- Collaborative Practices· teachers-reported72 ▲ above the CPS average (63)
- Collective Responsibility· teachers-reported52 ▬ about the CPS average (52)
- Quality Professional Development· teachers-reported74 ▲ above the CPS average (55)
- School Commitment· teachers-reported61 ▲ above the CPS average (43)
- Teacher-Teacher Trust· teachers-reported50 ▬ about the CPS average (49)
Effective Leaders
71 ▲ above the CPS average (52)- Instructional Leadership· teachers-reported73 ▲ above the CPS average (56)
- Program Coherence· teachers-reported57 ▲ above the CPS average (52)
- Teacher Influence· teachers-reported73 ▲ above the CPS average (50)
- Teacher-Principal Trust· teachers-reported79 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
Involved Families
65 ▲ above the CPS average (50)- Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools· teachers-reported73 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
- Parent Involvement in School· teachers-reported58 ▲ above the CPS average (49)
- Teacher-Parent Trust· teachers-reported65 ▲ above the CPS average (50)
Supplemental measures
Additional survey topics UChicago reports outside the five core measures.
- Academic Engagement· students-reported77 ▲ above the CPS average (70)
- Academic Personalism· students-reported67 ▲ above the CPS average (58)
- Classroom Disruptions· teachers-reported61 ▲ above the CPS average (42)
- Classroom Rigor· students-reported70 ▲ above the CPS average (57)
- Course Clarity· students-reported66 ▲ above the CPS average (54)
- Emotional Health· students-reported57 ▬ about the CPS average (57)
- Human & Social Resources in the Community· students-reported40 ▬ about the CPS average (38)
- Importance of High School for the Future· students-reported75 ▲ above the CPS average (67)
- Innovation· teachers-reported59 ▬ about the CPS average (56)
- Inquiry-Based Science Instruction· students-reported69 ▲ above the CPS average (59)
- Parent Supportiveness· students-reported41 ▬ about the CPS average (41)
- Reflective Dialogue· teachers-reported58 ▬ about the CPS average (61)
- Rigorous Study Habits· students-reported45 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- School Connectedness· students-reported63 ▲ above the CPS average (58)
- School Safety· students-reported53 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Socialization of New Teachers· teachers-reported47 ▲ above the CPS average (40)
- Student Peer Relationships· students-reported72 ▲ above the CPS average (65)
- Student Responsibility· teachers-reported54 ▲ above the CPS average (38)
- Teacher Safety· teachers-reported57 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
UChicago Consortium — the 2026 cycle (school year 25-26) is re-benchmarked to spring 2024 (SY25+); it is NOT level-comparable to the spring-2013-benchmarked component levels shown elsewhere.
Programs (3)
| Program | Entry grades | How seats are offered | Test required | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dual Language Citywide | 9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
General Education Citywide | 9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
MYP Diploma Program IB Your child must take the HSAT to apply. No IB middle school is needed. CPS picks students by HSAT score and 7th-grade grades, with 35 bonus points for living in the school's area. | 9 | Point-based | Yes | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
Local School Council
CPS-published· verified Oct 2026The Local School Council is a group of parents, staff, and neighbors who help run this school. They vote on the budget and the school plan. Their meetings are open to the public, so you can go and listen.
Next meetings
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM
- Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM
- Tuesday, January 12, 2027 at 8:30 AM
CPS lists the date and time. Ask the school office where the meeting will be held.
Members for 2026 to 2028
- Barbara M Manjarrez · Principal
- Alejandra Carlos · Parent
- Luci Luna-Victoria · Parent
- Patricia Morales · Parent
- Karla Nunez · Parent
- Josefina Diaz · Parent
- Kemma Granville · Parent
- Aleysa Gomez · Community member
- Consuelo Martinez · Community member
- Maria M Vega · Teacher
- Irma V Sandoval Vizcaino · Teacher
- Denise M Romo · School staff (non-teaching)
- Viana A Cervantes · Student
- Andrea Morales · Student
- Aldo Dominguez · Student
CPS keeps the official list of council meetings and members. See the CPS council list.
Parent questions & conversation
What parents and people who know this school are asking, answering, and talking about - their own words, experiences and opinions rather than verified facts.
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SchoolNav is not affiliated with CPS. Details change - each fact above shows when it was last verified. Application decisions should always be confirmed in GoCPS.