Bowen High School

2710 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 314 students in grades 9-12, Bowen High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 75-79% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bowen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Bowen High School's student population of 314 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
314 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Bowen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowen High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bowen High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bowen High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Bowen High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
20%
27%
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Black
78%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bowen High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
This chart display the diversity score of Bowen High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
75-79%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Bowen High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bowen High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
44%
27%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowen High School's ranking?
Bowen High School is ranked #3437 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bowen High School often compared to?
Bowen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bogan High School, Bremen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowen High School?
The graduation rate of Bowen High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bowen High School?
314 students attend Bowen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bowen High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowen High School?
Bowen High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowen High School offer ?
Bowen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bowen High School part of?
Bowen High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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