- Back of The Yards IB HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Richards Career Academy HS (491 vs. 283).
- Back of The Yards IB HS reported a higher sat/act participation than Richards Career Academy HS (247 vs. 66).
- Back of The Yards IB HS reported a higher students per counselor than Richards Career Academy HS (263.5:1 vs. 121.5:1).
- Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Back of The Yards IB HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Richards Career Academy HS (491 vs. 283).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Back of The Yards IB HS reported a higher sat/act participation than Richards Career Academy HS (247 vs. 66).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Richards Career Academy HS reported a higher violent incidents than Back of The Yards IB HS (55 vs. 7).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Back of The Yards IB HS reported a higher students per counselor than Richards Career Academy HS (263.5:1 vs. 121.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Back of The Yards IB HS
3 metrics were reported by Back of The Yards IB HS. Comparable data for Richards Career Academy HS is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
6
AP enrollment
124
IB enrollment
324
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Richards Career Academy HS
$22,698.56
Back of The Yards IB HS
$22,698.56
Local revenue share
Richards Career Academy HS
55.5%
Back of The Yards IB HS
55.5%
State revenue share
Richards Career Academy HS
27.5%
Back of The Yards IB HS
27.5%
Federal revenue share
Richards Career Academy HS
17%
Back of The Yards IB HS
17%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Richards Career Academy HS
42.5%
Back of The Yards IB HS
42.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cook County
$81,797
Cook County
$81,797
Poverty rate
Cook County
13.3%
Cook County
13.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cook County
42%
Cook County
42%
Unemployment rate
Cook County
5.4%
Cook County
5.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.