Admissions | Chicago Public Schools

BACK OF THE YARDS HS

Admissions

All Chicago students can attend the general education program at their neighborhood school (based on their address). Students can also apply to any open enrollment program in the city. Learn about the academic programs available at this school, application and eligibility requirements, and how students are selected for open seats. To learn more about open enrollment programs, visit GoCPS.

Programs and Requirements

Overview
Grades Served	9
Details	Applicants are selected by random computerized lottery. If the program has priority groups, students in those groups are selected in the order listed.

Application and Selection Details
Additional Screening	None
Selection Type	Random Computerized Lottery
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
HS Admissions Test Requirement	HSAT scores are not used in the selections process for this program.
Queue Priorities	Sibling Preference,Staff Preference,Overlay,General Note: Staff Preference applies at the entry level grade only. A maximum of 2 seats can be filled through Staff Preference.

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	1241
Number of Offers	145

Overview
Grades Served	9
Details	International Baccalaureate (IB) is an inquiry-based, concept-driven framework that aims to develop self-directed thinkers and reflective problem solvers. Students enrolled in the IB Program may receive college credit for their high school courses. All students applying to this program must take the CPS HSAT.

Application and Selection Details
Additional Screening	None
Selection Type	Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
HS Admissions Test Requirement	HSAT percentiles will be converted to points using the HS Scoring Rubric. Students are selected in descending total point order on a 900 point scale, with 450 points coming from the HSAT and 450 points coming from final (cumulative) 7th grade report card.
Queue Priorities	General Note: 50 bonus points for students who reside in the preference area (overlay)

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	880
Number of Offers	240

Overview
Grades Served	9
Details	Applicants are selected by random computerized lottery. If the program has priority groups, students in those groups are selected in the order listed.

Application and Selection Details
Additional Screening	None
Selection Type	Random Computerized Lottery
Minimum GPA Requirement	2.5
HS Admissions Test Requirement	HSAT scores are not used in the selections process for this program.
Queue Priorities	Sibling Preference,Elementary Preference,General Note: Elementary preference: AZUELA, BARRY, BATEMAN, BELMONT-CRAGIN, CALMECA, CARSON, CHASE, COOPER, DARWIN, EDWARDS, ERIE, GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP, HURLEY, INTER-AMERICAN, MOOS, MOZART, NAMASTE, SABIN, SPRY ES, STOWE, TALCOTT, TELPOCHCALLI, VOLTA, VON LINNE, WHITTIER

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	634
Number of Offers	52