Don Bosco Technical Institute (Closed 2007)
Tel:
(626) 940-2000
- Guided by the teachings of St. John Bosco and of the Catholic Church, Don Bosco Technical Institute offers a demanding college-prep high school curriculum supplemented by rigorous study of key technologies. The school develops young men of all faiths who are well prepared for college, well-positioned for career success in a technologically focused world, and motivated to lead lives of distinguished service.
School Highlights
School Overview
| Don Bosco Technical Institute | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| % Unknown races | 100% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.73 |
| Median Debt for Graduates | - | - |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
Source: 2006 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Don Bosco Technical Institute is an all-male high school combining college prepatory and technological education. Students graduate in four years with much more than a high school diploma; they also gain extensive training in one of the following technologies: computer science, construction, design, electronics, graphics, manufacturing, material science and power & transportation. Advanced Placement and honors courses are offered in: Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry, American Government, American Literature & Composition, British Literature & Composition, Calculus, Chemistry, Macroeconomics, Micro economics, Physics, Pre-calculus, Spanish, Spanish Literature and U.S. History.The academic and technological programs at Bosco Tech offer students excellent opportunities for career preparation and higher education, but the school provides opportunities to develop social awareness and concern as well. Don Bosco Tech is a member of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and the Catholic Athletic Association (CAA). The Tigers compete with other high schools in eight interscholastic sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, soccer, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Don Bosco Technical Institute is Rio Hondo College (3.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Rio Hondo CollegePublic19,997 students | 3.20 Mi3600 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 692-0921 3.2019,997 - East Los Angeles CollegePublic35,403 students | 3.60 Mi1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 265-8650 3.6035,403 - Everest College-City Of IndustryPrivate, for profit889 students | 3.70 Mi12801 Crossroads Parkway South
La Puente, CA 91746
(562) 908-2500 3.70889 - Platt College-Los AngelesPrivate for-profit570 students | 4.80 Mi1000 South Fremont Avenue, A10
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 300-5444 4.80570 - Pasadena City CollegePublic26,862 students | 7.20 Mi1570 E Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 585-7123 7.2026,862
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