Guys are a very difficult subject. People are so concerned about getting a boyfriend, but even though boyfriends are tough to get, getting a guy to just talk to you and be your friend is just as tough. The hard part is getting them as a friend without them falling for you.

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[edit] Steps

Get his attention. But don't be extremely obvious. If he says something funny, laugh. If he is in your school classes, try to be around him a lot. Not stalker-ish. But if you need to throw away your trash, go around his way. If you see him in the halls, say "Hello!" and smile. It lets him know that you notice him and that he's not invisible to you.
Let him know what he's missing. If you have other guy friends, talk to them a lot when he's around. It shows that people like you and want to be your friend. It will make him want to be your friend, too!
Next step! Talk to him! You have probably talked a little before, but now you can really have a conversation. Wait till he is alone though. Not with a group of friends. So it can be an actual conversation and not just a hello in the halls. Say, your teacher gives you a little free time in class. On your way to "throw something away", say hey or something and ask him about something. Nothing personal. About school or what he did that weekend. Good friendships take time.
Gradually talk to him more. In a couple of days, if you know something about his personal life or an issue he has with somebody and your somewhat a bystander or involved in someway, bring it up. Ask him about what's going on, give him advice. It will let him know that he can trust you with his problems.
Try to say "friend" when referring to him. Introduce him to your other friends, "Hey guys, this is my friend ____" and tell him all your friends names. This subtly tells him that you aren't looking for a romantic relationship.
Once he's comfortable talking to you and your friends, invite him to a party. If some of your friends are going to the movies, ask him if he wants to come along.
If you do end up hanging out, make sure to break the touch barrier, but in a non-flirting way. This shouldn't be too hard if you aren't interested in him as a boyfriend.

[edit] Tips

It doesn't hurt to look good. Let him know that you're a cool person. A lot of guys are shallow, and they don't want to be caught with someone who their friends don't approve of. It's sad, but true.
Subtlety is key. Do you ever watch girls that are just incredibly obvious? They laugh and hit their guys. Not cool at all.
For the first few steps, use each step one day each. For step 4, that can last as long as you like until your ready to ask him to hang out.
Be honest, guys can detect lying easily.
Remember they are probably in the same position as you. If he talks to you a lot, it probably means he likes you.

[edit] Warnings

DO NOT cling on to him.
Don't call him everyday. An occasional call, but only if you have a reason. Good reasons would be calling about a homework assignment or asking for someones phone number. Don't tell them you only called for a phone number and vise versa.
Don't EVER do a "just called because I was bored" call.