- 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 Overview
Don Bosco Technical Institute
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate of Arts Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
294 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
n/a
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% Asian
n/a
13%
% Hispanic
n/a
47%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
n/a
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
3%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2006 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
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