Don Bosco Technical Institute in Rosemead, California

“How far will this school fall? When I attended in the early 80's, enrollment was about 1,100 students in 5 years. You did high school in three years and had college for two. Sports were a side salad in a wonderful academic meal. Now enrollment is 500 students, high school takes 4 years, there is no college, football permeates the school and tech shops are now the side salad. What the heck?? After Fr. Reina left, the school lost it's way. Poor decisions are dooming the school. What market study showed that a new football program with a new stadium would be a boost to the school? Football hadn't been a tradition for 30 years. Oh, and lets kill the 2 year JC. And lastly, lets not do high school in 3 years, but 4.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Great school, great people, GREAT kids! What a privilege to be able to send my son here.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Used to be a great school. Lacking leadership and direction. Makes major program changes without consulting parents or faculty.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“As an alumni, I see what Bosco Tech did for me in the long run. After graduating from there I realized how much class, intelligence, and respect each student had. Besides the rigorous academics, the school was a big character builder. Each student that graduates from there is ready to face what's ahead. I applaud Bosco Tech for nurturing more than the individual, but the whole as a community.”
This review was posted by a other.

“Don Bosco Tech, My son chosed this school since he was in fifth grade, now he is in his second year at Bosco! He works very hard and, he also has fun when all the techs classes for example electronic vs. construction or [design] vs. computer science compite and do games. I like the teachers they always available and ready to listen, answer any question from parents.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Great academic college program and technical classes. New sports fields and programs. High parent involvement. To bad they discontinued the 5th year aa college degree program”
This review was posted by a parent.

“As a current parent of a sophmore I can say nothing but good things about the faculty, parents and students at Bosco. The Technologies offered are very important to the students, they take pride in them. Honors classes are available for students that need challenging. All instructors that we have encountered are dedicated, carring and available to provide extra assistance when requested. All kinds of sport activities are available for the boy everything from Golf to Football and all coaches give 110% to help the boys. 5th year was somthing we looked forward, sorry to see it go. Bosco was and continues to be a great school.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Not a parent but a graduate from 3 years ago. The only thing going for this school was the math and econ departments. The tech electives can be a great assest but the school seems to be letting the tech side fade out. Not many of the kids take advantage of the tech degree once they get out since the majority of them don't take it too seriously anymore. Not many graduates go to universities or better private schools after leaving and MIT will never take our graduates no matter how well they do. But even though it is difficult to truly succeed at the Tech, a good education can be obtained through lots of individual hard work. Its a good measure to how your child will do at a University.”
This review was posted by a former student.

“An all-boys Catholic school located in Rosemead, CA, DTB boasts a nice campus and a good overall academic program”
This review was posted by a student.

“Not the greatest school. The academic programs are pretty low and everything else is going downhill. Every thing is focused on the recent projects with the sports, such as the football field. With the recent closure of the college program, the school will not get money from big corporations. As a result, the technology programs will also begin to fall as they will not have the resources to teach students. Bottom line is if you have other choices, reconsider Bosco!”
This review was posted by a student.

“As a partent of an entering Senior (2006), this school has proven to be one of the best. We must remember as parents that education begins at the home and the school is only there to enforce of what we started. My son has been very fortunate in having some of the most dedicated instructors there that go above & beyond the scope of teaching. It was a shame to see that DBT did remove the 5th year program. However, the young men of DBT took it with STRIDE and are making the best of their Senior year.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Back in the 90s, this school was very prestigious where students did not only learned academics but also a technological shop of their choice. This led up to some students sticking around for a 5th year so they could get an AA. But little by little this faded away and you can tell by the population. I think it was a very good school when I was going there but now, I am not so sure.”
This review was posted by a former student.

“Very good school! I go toPomona because of Bosco Tech.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Don Bosco Tech is an all-male high school that provides a strong education by following the Salesian educational tradition and philosophy of emphasizing the personal, religious and moral growth of each student, so as to become moral and productive citizens in the technologically oriented society of today and tomorrow. The academic program combines technical and practical skills development with a college prepatory education, organized around eight specialized tracks that provide advanced knowledge in the theory and application of computer science, electronics, construction, design, graphic communitcations, manufacturing, materials science, and power and transportation technologies. The Tech has completed a major capital improvement program that has renovated the school's infrastructure, and provided modern athletics facilities. My two brothers and I graduated from the Tech. The practical skills we gained were a strong foundation for the college and graduate studies we completed in science related fields. I also served as an instructor at the school.”
This review was posted by a former student.