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
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)11-19%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(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%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥90%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
96%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chicago Public Schools District 299
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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