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
960
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Average GPA
3.03
Graduation Rate
67%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
B-
B
B+
B
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.03
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Reading Proficiency
7.5%
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Math Proficiency
5%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
52
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Full Time Teachers
52
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Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
960
Math
470
Verbal
490
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Average ACT
21
Math
22
English
22
Reading
21
Science
19
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
12.7%
State Average
43%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
368:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.9%
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Male
49.1%
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Black
51.3%
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Hispanic
46.6%
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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
206 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
136 Students
Illinois State University
115 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
103 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J. Daley College
100 Students
Roosevelt University
98 Students
DePaul University
95 Students
Saint Xavier University
86 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
79 Students
Western Illinois University
74 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
101 Students
Nursing
80 Students
Psychology
41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
38 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service
22 Students
Small Business Management
21 Students
Nursing Assistant
20 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
19 Students
Biology
18 Students
Accounting
18 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/6/2025
My experience at Bogan High school was fun,engaging, insightful, and Impactful. throughout my years here I grew as a person and learned meaningful lessons that I will carry and cherish far after my high school experience.
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.
8/14/2020
I met some great friends at this school. Although there were some very tough times to get through during the last 2 years of high school, my friends helped me push and overcome them.
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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Median Lot Size
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Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
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Median Age
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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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 3.03, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 960 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $288,904. 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.