BOWEN HIGH SCHOOL

Bowen 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 294 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 19 teachers, Bowen High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

James H. Bowen High School, located in the South Chicago neighborhood, is a public secondary school that operates as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Historically significant to the community, the school is housed in a distinct, fortress-like collegiate gothic building that has served local students for over a century. It offers a comprehensive high school curriculum, striving to provide academic opportunities and extracurricular programming to a diverse student population in the 60617 zip code.

In recent years, the school has focused on initiatives aimed at student development, college and career readiness, and fostering a supportive school culture. Bowen participates in various CPS programs designed to improve student outcomes and graduation rates, often working to balance the challenges of its urban environment with the goal of preparing students for post-secondary success. As a neighborhood anchor, the school remains a focal point for local educational efforts and community engagement in the South Chicago area.

For more information, contact Bowen High School at (773) 535-7650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.