9th Grade Enrollment at Bowen HS

N/A first-time 9th graders enrolled in Bowen HS in 2019–2020.

9th Grade On-Track at Bowen HS

N/A of 2018–2019 first-time 9th graders at Bowen HS were on-track to graduate from high school in 4 years.

High School Graduation at Bowen HS

N/A of 2016–2017 first-time 9th graders at Bowen HS graduated high school by spring of 2020.

College Enrollment at Bowen HS

N/A of 2020 high school graduates from Bowen HS enrolled in college in fall of 2020.

College Persistence at Bowen HS

N/A of 2017 immediate enrollees from Bowen HS were enrolled in the fall of 2018.

College Completion at Bowen HS

N/A of 2013 immediate enrollees from Bowen HS completed a degree or credential by spring of 2019.

  • 2019–2020 Bowen HS 9th Grade Enrollees
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    2018–2019 Bowen HS First-Time 9th Graders
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    2016–2017 Bowen HS First-Time 9th Graders
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  • 2018–2019 Bowen HS 9th Grade On-Track
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  • 2020 Bowen HS High School Graduates
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    2020 Bowen HS High School Graduates
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  • Bowen HS Students Who Enrolled In College In 2020
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    Bowen HS Students Who Immediately Enrolled In College In 2017
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    Bowen HS Students Who Immediately Enrolled In College In 2013
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  • Bowen HS Students Who Persisted In College In 2018
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  • Bowen HS Students Who Completed College By 2019
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Students’ 8th grade grades and attendance are the strongest predictors of their academic performance in high school—stronger than test scores, disciplinary history, study habits, or background characteristics. Knowing that the transition to high school can be challenging for all students, data on past performance can help educators ensure that students with high 8th grade GPAs and attendance maintain their strong performance as 9th graders, while students with lower 8th grade GPAs or attendance receive additional supports in high school in order to get on-track as 9th graders. It is important to remember, however, that despite its predictivity, 8th grade GPA and attendance should in no way limit the opportunities of individuals or groups of high school students.

Students who are on-track at the end of ninth grade are nearly three times more likely to graduate from high school than students who are off-track. A student is on-track if they earn at least 6.5 total credits by the end of ninth grade, meaning they can fail no more than 1 semester course (including non-core subjects). Additionally, students who obtain a 3.0 GPA or above in high school are more likely to graduate from a four-year college within six years.

Graduating high school with a high level of academic achievement is among the most important markers along the road to college success. Students who graduate from high school with a GPA of 3.0 or above have at least a 50 percent probability of graduating from a four-year college within six years. In order to graduate from high school on time, students must obtain a minimum of 24 credits.

Students’ choice of college influences their likelihood of earning a college degree. Students who choose a college with a strong track record of graduating its students, and which fits their unique financial, geographic, and cultural needs, are more likely to earn a college degree or credential. College may not be the best path for every student, but due to data limitations, we are not currently able to track outcomes for non-college pathways (for example, military service, trade school, workforce).

Completing a college degree or certificate is increasingly a primary pathway to social and economic stability in the 21st century. When considering a high school's effort to increase the educational attainment of its students, the college completion rate is a critical benchmark.

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Demographics

Historical data trends as a stacked graph 2012–2013 9th Graders 2013–2014 9th Graders 2014–2015 9th Graders 2015–2016 9th Graders 2016–2017 9th Graders 2017–2018 9th Graders 2018–2019 9th Graders 2019–2020 9th Graders 23% 74% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 21% 78% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 18% 79% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 20% 77% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 30% 64% 0% 0% 3% 0% 3% 20% 80% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 87% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 17% 81% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
  • Latino 9th graders
  • Black 9th graders
  • White 9th graders
  • Asian/Pacific Islander 9th graders
  • Multiracial 9th graders
  • Native American/Alaskan Native 9th graders
  • Race/ethnicity not available
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  • Never English Learners
  • Active English Learners
  • Former English Learners
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  • No IEP
  • IEP for learning disability
  • IEP for any other disability

Breakdown

What are the top 5 community areas in which Bowen HS’s 2019–2020 9th graders live?

Community Area Number of 9th Graders Percentage of 9th Graders
South Chicago 34
58%
Calumet Heights 9
15%
South Deering 9
15%
In order to preserve students’ anonymity, only community areas with at least 5 ninth-grade enrollees from Bowen HS in are included in this table.
9th Graders at Bowen HS
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All CPS 9th Graders
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Across Years

8th Grade GPA and attendance rates for first-time 9th graders since 2012

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  • Ninth-grade enrollees with missing 8th grade grades and/or attendance data
  • Ninth-grade enrollees with Intensive Support status in 8th grade
  • Ninth-grade enrollees with Academic Support status in 8th grade
  • Ninth-grade enrollees with Attendance Support status in 8th grade
  • Ninth-grade enrollees with On Track status in 8th grade