BOGAN HIGH SCHOOL

Bogan High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 778 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, Bogan High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bogan High School, located in the Ashburn neighborhood on Chicago’s Southwest Side, is a public secondary school serving students within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Historically established to provide comprehensive education to the local community, the school offers a standard high school curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs, including athletics and arts initiatives. As part of the CPS system, it operates under the district's broader mission to provide equitable academic opportunities and career-readiness pathways for students in urban environments.

In recent years, Bogan has focused on strengthening its academic performance and fostering a supportive school culture. The school serves a diverse student population and emphasizes the importance of community involvement, often working to provide resources that help students bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment or vocational training. While the school has faced the challenges common to many large urban high schools, it continues to serve as a central hub for neighborhood students, striving to improve graduation rates and enhance student engagement through targeted instructional support and social-emotional learning programs.

For more information, contact Bogan High School at (773) 535-2180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.