Bogan Computer Technical High School’s motto of “Excellence Today, Success Tomorrow” guides its rigorous academic programs that serve ninth-through-12th graders. Opened in 1959 and named after former Chicago Public Schools Superintendent William Bogan, Bogan Technical seeks to attract and support learners by creating an academic culture of greatness, success and respect.
One of only a few schools in Chicago to participate in the International Baccalaureate Program (IBP), students are offered a unique chance to build skills that will serve them well in the future. The IBP teaches a philosophy of inquiry-based global education with an emphasis on building a better world. Students are educated according to the guidelines of the program’s learning profile, which emphasizes excellence in mathematics, engineering, computers and other sciences.
In addition to rigorous academics, programs include coursework in entrepreneurship and career readiness. Students have the opportunity to participate in a rich slate of extracurriculars, including Debate Team, Anime Club, Academic Decathlon, Student Technology Crew and the Urban Garden Club. Bogan Computer Technical High School takes pride in launching its students into the world well prepared for bright futures.
Bogan Computer Technical High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
3939 W 79th St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Alahrie A Aziz-sims
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Average GPA
2.96
Graduation Rate
67%
Niche Grade
C
B-
B-
B-
B
B-
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
2.96
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
470
Verbal
480
Average ACT
21
Math
22
English
22
Reading
21
Science
19
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
368:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
Black
56.9%
Hispanic
40.8%
White
1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northern Illinois University
234 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
172 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
149 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J. Daley College
147 Students
Illinois State University
134 Students
DePaul University
121 Students
Roosevelt University
114 Students
Saint Xavier University
102 Students
Western Illinois University
100 Students
National Louis University
100 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
117 Students
Nursing
92 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
51 Students
Psychology
43 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service
25 Students
Accounting
22 Students
Computer Science
21 Students
Criminology
20 Students
Small Business Management
20 Students
Cosmetology
20 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/26/2024
My overall experience at Bogan High school is nice it's fun and enjoyable sometimes, and it's a little hectic, but overall there are some good and actually fun teachers that make class enjoyable and worth it.
9/2/2022
I like how the teachers were nice and made sure that each of there students would graduate. I also made a lot of friends at bogan and bogan made me realize that high school is hard but I got through it. Overall the experience was great and I had a good high school life.
8/20/2022
My experience at bogan was everything good and he had some great time today and we got a new phone and a new one for him lol on the phone with his phone lol on the phone and I just sent it to you lol lol that's what I told her to send that to text him and then I got it off my computer lol lol that's the one that I got you got to.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/11/2021
I really don't know how it is now but in the 80's it was one of the best,I graduated in 1988,it had great teachers and hardly any fights.
6/5/2013
Bogan is going wall to wall IB at the beginning of the next school year.
4/10/2013
Bogan is trying to get better.....my daughter is a senior at Bogan now and she has been on the honor roll for 3 1/2 yrs. Her freshmen year, she was jumped on, on her way home, got her book bag, ipod 3g, and cellphone taken. I did retrieve the items. But when I went to the school the Security seemed...
6/13/2012
I don't know much about other schools in Chicago, but for me Bogan should be at the top for the worse school in Chicago. The students bully other students and the admistration turns a blind eye to what is going on. I know this for a fact since my son was bullied at Bogan. Principal, Vice Principal e...
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Average Home Value
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Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
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Bogan Computer Technical High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 1,024 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7.5% are proficient in reading. Bogan Computer Technical High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.96, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 950 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $284,191. Discover additional schools in the area, like Goode Stem Academy High School, Excel Academy - Southwest High School, Pathways in Education Ashburn, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bogan Computer Technical High School.