Back of The Yards IB High School

What Back of The Yards IB High School does

Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School is a public neighborhood high school operated by Chicago Public Schools, located at 2111 W 47th St on Chicago's southwest side in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. The school serves approximately 1,050 students through a comprehensive secondary education platform built around the full International Baccalaureate continuum (Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme), supplemented by Career and Technical Education pathways in Broadcast Technology and Digital Media, Advanced Placement courses, a Dual Language Program (English-Spanish), Fine Arts, 22 athletic teams, and 21+ student clubs. It reports a 96% graduation rate, 84% college enrollment, 85% IB pass rate, 100% freshmen-on-track, and $16 million in graduate scholarships.

The school's underlying technology stack is purpose-built for K-12 operations rather than commercial SaaS: Edlio powers the public-facing website (boycp.org) and parent communications; Aspen functions as the student information system and parent portal; Google Workspace for Education handles email, virtual open houses, and remote learning; Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) underpins CTE certification pathways; and Collector Solutions and LifeTouch handle ancillary payments and school pictures. The school is co-located with the Back of the Yards Chicago Public Library branch and partners with UIC Center for Literacy, Chicago Fire FC, Collaboraction Theatre, Instituto del Progreso Latino, Ballet 5:8, and Centro Sanar for wraparound programming.

As a CPS institution, the school's revenue is allocated through the district's public education budget (federal, state, and local funding including property taxes and state aid formulas) rather than generated through tuition or fees; students pay only nominal fees for materials, AP exams, and school pictures. Enrollment is administered through the centralized CPS system, with neighborhood boundary students receiving priority and additional seats filled through the application process. The school is led by Principal Mrs. Manjarrez, who has 20 years in education and 12 years of institutional tenure.

Name

Back of The Yards IB High School

Legal name

Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School

Website

https://boycp.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School is a Chicago Public Schools neighborhood high school serving ~1,050 students with the full IB continuum (MYP, DP, CP), Adobe-certified CTE pathways in Broadcast Technology and Digital Media, AP courses, and a Dual Language Program.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• IB diploma programme
• Career technical education
• Dual language education
• Advanced placement courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) institution, the school is funded through a combination of federal, state, and local education funding, including property taxes and state aid formulas. Revenue is not generated through tuition or direct sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School is a free Chicago Public Schools neighborhood high school delivering the full International Baccalaureate continuum (IB Middle Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme, and IB Career-related Programme) to approximately 1,050 students. Its core offerings include Career and Technical Education pathways in Broadcast Technology and Digital Media with Adobe certifications and paid internships, Advanced Placement courses, a Spanish-English Dual Language Program, a Fine Arts program, 22 athletic teams, and 21 student clubs and organizations. The school is government-funded, charges no tuition, and admits students through the CPS centralized enrollment process.

Product overview

Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School is a Chicago Public Schools institution offering a comprehensive educational platform centered on the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum. The school provides three IB programmes (MYP for grades 6-10, DP for grades 11-12, and CP for career-oriented students) alongside Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways in Broadcast Technology and Digital Media. Additional offerings include Advanced Placement courses, a Dual Language Program, Fine Arts, Athletics (22 teams), and 21+ student clubs. The school utilizes Edlio for its website platform, Aspen for student information management, and Google Workspace for Education for communication and learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Diploma Programme (DP) Two-year pre-university curriculum for students aged 16-19 leading to the IB Diploma, covering six subject groups plus core components (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, Creativity/Activity/Service). Offered to BOYCP students in grades 11-12.
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Five-year academic framework for students aged 11-16 that encourages students to become creative, critical, and reflective thinkers across disciplines. Offered to BOYCP students in grades 6-10.
• IB Career-related Programme (CP) Programme combining IB Diploma courses with career-related technical education, particularly through CTE pathways in Broadcast Technology and Digital Media, allowing students to earn both CTE certifications and IB credentials.
• Broadcast Technology CTE Pathway Two-year CTE program teaching video and moving-image production using professional equipment, Adobe Premiere and AfterEffects, with portfolio building, competitions, and paid summer internships leading to Adobe certification.
• Digital Media CTE Pathway Two-year CTE program teaching still and print media using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign on industry-standard equipment, with students creating ads, posters, and visual presentations and earning Adobe certifications.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level courses offering students the opportunity to earn college credit, including AP Spanish Language & Culture, AP Spanish Literature & Culture, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Psychology, AP Calculus AB, and AP Environmental Science.
• Dual Language Program Bilingual Spanish-English education program developing student proficiency in both languages and preparing students for the Illinois Seal of Biliteracy exam.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts education encompassing visual arts, performing arts, and the student newspaper 'The Maroon', including the annual DP Visual Arts Senior Exhibition.
• Athletics Program 22 JV and Varsity athletic teams across multiple sports including girls volleyball, basketball, and other competitive sports programs.
• Clubs and Student Organizations 21 clubs and student organizations including Fashion Club, Gaming Club, Mariachi, Ballet Folklorico, and various academic and cultural groups.
• High School Connection Program Summer transition program for incoming 9th-grade students preparing them for high school academics, with stipend eligibility upon completion.
• The Light Youth Program Paid summer youth employment program in partnership with Collaboraction Theatre Company combining arts and social change over eight weeks (approximately 100 hours at $16/hour) for students ages 14-18, located at 1757 N. Kimball Ave in Humboldt Park.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% graduation rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Chicago Public Library - Back of the Yards BranchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Back of the Yards Chicago Public Library Branch is co-located and partners with the school to provide summer events, library resources for students, and community programming including the Summer Reading Kickoff event.
• UIC Center for LiteracymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Summer Reading Kickoff event and literacy programs, bringing university resources and volunteers to support school and community literacy initiatives.
• Chicago Fire Soccer TeamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChicago Fire soccer player Chris Mueller participates in school summer reading events and community engagement activities.
• Collaboraction Theatre CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Light ensemble program provides paid summer youth employment opportunity for teens ages 14-18 combining arts and social justice over eight weeks. Located at 1757 N. Kimball Ave in Humboldt Park.
• Instituto del Progreso LatinomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Project Embrace to host Prom Attire Giveaway event, providing free formal attire for high school seniors.
• International Baccalaureate OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized IB World School offering Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme. IB provides curriculum framework, teacher training, and assessment support.
• AdobemajorTechnology or IntegrationAdobe certifications available through CTE Broadcast Technology and Digital Media programs, providing students with industry-standard software training and credentials.
• Chicago Public Schools (CPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a CPS school, students have access to district-wide programs including summer internships, career programs, and postsecondary support services.
• Be the BestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner participating in Summer Reading Kickoff events at Back of the Yards Library.
• U.N.I.O.N. ImpactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner participating in Summer Reading Kickoff events at Back of the Yards Library.
• Ballet 5:8minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for The House on Mango Street bilingual talk and performance excerpts at Back of the Yards Library Branch.
• Centro SanarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily wellness program offering 8 free Family Wellness sessions in collaboration with the school to support parent-child relationships and emotional well-being.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/boycphs
• Facebookfacebook.com/boycpbobcats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/back-of-the-yards-ib-high-school

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Profiles1 record

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