Serving 716 students in grades 9-12, Bogan 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bogan High School serves the southern part of Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 7.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 1.6 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bogan High School's student population of 716 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
716 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Bogan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bogan High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3239 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
45%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
53%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
Showing 2003–2013. View full 12-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bogan High School's ranking?
Bogan High School is ranked #3239 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bogan High School often compared to?
Bogan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goode Stem Academy High School, Curie Metropolitan High School, Bowen 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 27% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bogan High School?
The graduation rate of Bogan High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Bogan High School?
716 students attend Bogan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bogan High School students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bogan High School?
Bogan High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bogan High School offer ?
Bogan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bogan High School part of?
Bogan High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Bogan High School located?
Bogan High School is located in the Ashburn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 9 other public schools located in Ashburn.
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