Back of The Yards IB HS vs Richards Career Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Back of The Yards IB HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,039 students
Richards Career Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students
| Measure | Back of The Yards IB HS Chicago, Illinois | Richards Career Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 691 | #604 of 691 |
| National rank | #14411 of 16,910 | #16030 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,039 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Back of The Yards IB HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 15.2).
- •Back of The Yards IB HS does better on math proficiency (28% vs 5%).
- •Back of The Yards IB HS does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Back of The Yards IB HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 97.1%).
- •Richards Career Academy HS does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.8).
- •Back of The Yards IB HS is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 348.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Back of The Yards IB HS better than Richards Career Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Back of The Yards IB HS ranks higher (24.8 vs 15.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Back of The Yards IB HS and Richards Career Academy HS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Back of The Yards IB HS: 1,039. Richards Career Academy HS: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Back of The Yards IB HS and Richards Career Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Back of The Yards IB HS is 503rd of 691 and Richards Career Academy HS is 604th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).