Bowen Environmental Studies High School (Closed 2013)

2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (10-11)
282 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(10-11)
11-19%
80%
(10-11)
11-19%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(10-11)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(10-11)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(10-11)
6%
23%
Black
(10-11)
94%
18%
White
(10-11)
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
(10-11)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)
n/a
3%
n/a
(10-11)
≥90%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
96%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowen Environmental Studies High School?
The graduation rate of Bowen Environmental Studies High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bowen Environmental Studies High School?
282 students attend Bowen Environmental Studies High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bowen Environmental Studies High School students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Bowen Environmental Studies High School offer ?
Bowen Environmental Studies High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bowen Environmental Studies High School part of?
Bowen Environmental Studies High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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