Summary:
There is only one high school located in the 85605 zip code - Bowie High School, which serves a small student population of just 24 students. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student body, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the 66.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, Bowie High School is struggling, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below the state averages. Only 14% of 11th graders are proficient in ELA and Math, and 29% are proficient in Science, which are also lower than the district average. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past decade, from 186 out of 491 high schools in 2012-2013 to 261 out of 469 in 2022-2023. Despite higher spending per student and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school is facing challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, as evidenced by the below-average graduation rate of 83.3% and a higher-than-average dropout rate of 12.1%.
The combination of low academic performance, high dropout rates, and declining statewide ranking suggests that Bowie Unified District may need to implement targeted strategies to address the unique needs of Bowie High School and its student population. Further analysis would be necessary to identify the root causes of the school's performance issues and develop effective interventions to improve student outcomes.
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