Bowie High School

Public 9-12

 2101 Highbank Dr
       Arlington, TX  76018-1980


(682) 867-4400

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1414th of 1,961 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,118 Help


Feeder schools for Bowie High School:

Elementary:    Bryant Elementary
    Burgin Elementary
    Farrell Elementary
    FitzGerald Elementary
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Middle:    Barnett J H

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  2,391

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.1%
African American:
36.4%
Asian:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.4% Help


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Compare Details Bowie High School ranks worse than 72.1% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked high schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.65. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Bowie High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bowie High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.1%), African American (36.4%), Asian (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowie High School is 15.2, which is the 4th best among 9 high schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowie High School is $10,118, which is the 4th highest among 9 high schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bowie High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bowie High School 1414th of 1961 Texas public high schools. (See Bowie High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Arlington Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Independent School District (Isd) 705th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bowie High School

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Rank History for all students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.27 569th 1427 60.1%
2005 62.32 576th 1429 59.7%
2006 57.20 726th 1430 49.2%
2007 50.71 908th 1497 39.3%
2008 48.92 963rd 1510 36.2%
2009 51.92 938th 1539 39.1%
2010 52.86 968th 1568 38.3%
2011 49.09 1117th 1672 33.2%
2012 59.30 569th 1603 64.5%
2013 58.68 650th 1652 60.7%
2014 46.97 1007th 1734 41.9%
2015 45.28 1075th 1743 38.3%
2016 43.69 1112th 1762 36.9%
2017 47.37 826th 1777 53.5%
2018 44.11 938th 1797 47.8%
2019 41.79 1086th 1857 41.5%
2021 25.47 1418th 1861 23.8%
2022 22.19 1502nd 1876 19.9%
2023 28.65 1414th 1961 27.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.25 436th 582 25.1%
2019 22.34 499th 604 17.4%
2021 37.37 360th 588 38.8%
2022 27.06 497th 664 25.2%
2023 32.42 465th 677 31.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.02 212th 1113 81.0%
2019 51.38 380th 1136 66.5%
2021 43.74 544th 1195 54.5%
2022 36.60 698th 1278 45.4%
2023 50.73 480th 1371 65.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.40 737th 1347 45.3%
2019 29.55 1030th 1357 24.1%
2021 24.36 1185th 1382 14.3%
2022 28.18 1104th 1418 22.1%
2023 25.63 1210th 1478 18.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.38 749th 1794 58.2%
2019 45.85 933rd 1818 48.7%
2021 28.88 1380th 1848 25.3%
2022 23.82 1475th 1847 20.1%
2023 29.40 1390th 1897 26.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.55 916th 1781 48.6%
2019 44.76 1036th 1798 42.4%
2021 26.23 1386th 1815 23.6%
2022 22.35 1470th 1841 20.2%
2023 28.50 1361st 1891 28.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.35 660th 1137 42.0%
2019 48.28 802nd 1145 30.0%
2021 36.55 929th 1177 21.1%
2022 30.22 987th 1172 15.8%
2023 33.38 964th 1182 18.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.10 865th 1784 51.5%
2019 39.28 1065th 1810 41.2%
2021 23.45 1497th 1829 18.2%
2022 23.40 1502nd 1837 18.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.26 1081st 1803 40.0%
2019 36.14 1173rd 1824 35.7%
2021 23.27 1430th 1840 22.3%
2022 19.76 1520th 1853 18.0%
2023 25.67 1437th 1913 24.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.86 332nd 486 31.7%
2019 38.37 353rd 487 27.5%
2021 38.28 328th 488 32.8%
2022 29.73 392nd 507 22.7%
2023 31.90 400th 525 23.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.07 479th 1013 52.7%
2019 44.81 508th 1024 50.4%
2021 24.14 787th 1020 22.8%
2022 22.40 819th 1031 20.6%
2023 30.98 711th 1069 33.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.57 799th 1691 52.7%
2019 45.32 896th 1714 47.7%
2021 22.58 1398th 1743 19.8%
2022 23.15 1399th 1762 20.6%
2023 28.14 1342nd 1820 26.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.12 1090th 1539 29.2%
2019 26.42 1236th 1526 19.0%
2021 30.17 1132nd 1510 25.0%
2022 19.88 1300th 1525 14.8%
2023 21.32 1302nd 1576 17.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a student
Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Open Quote so many fights bro😭 a lot of real/false alarm lockdowns, and the students are abdolutely wild 💀 Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Open Quote I am a student at Bowie High School, and unlike the one-star comment I actually like the school. Yes there are fights, but i doubt very seriously that you will find a school that doesn't have high school drama. As for the curriculum, its the best one you can have if you want your child to have a good education ,but don't want to pay for an high priced private school. I attend school there and I'm a ''B'' average AP student. please take it from me and enroll your kids here or at least walk around to feel the atmosphere

yours truly
James Bowie "vol" :) Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 12, 2011

Open Quote While a very large school, the principal and her APs have things well in hand. Yes, there are kids who cause trouble, but what school doesn't have attention-seekers? Unlike the one-star comment here, there are several security guards on campus at all times and, most importantly, my kids feel safe there. One of the great things about James Bowie High School is that it has many clubs and civic-minded organizations that get kids involved and spur them on to good works, focusing on someone other than themselves. A TAKS Recognized school for 2009-2010 (only 2 high schools in AISD were awarded that), the high-level focus of most of the students far outshines the trouble-makers who seek the attention. I have full faith in this high school and its wonderful principal, and my kids are excelling there. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Open Quote Fights, assaults at school and at sporting events. Only one police officer at school of over 3,000 students. The parents are not informed of the crime on school premises. I feel that safety and security are not top priorities at this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bowie High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 769 227 131 116 3 n/a n/a 0 1246
1993 976 328 217 161 2 n/a n/a 0 1684
1994 781 273 185 144 2 n/a n/a 0 1385
1995 1110 456 224 236 8 n/a n/a 0 2034
1996 1110 456 224 236 8 n/a n/a 0 2034
1997 1212 526 227 277 11 n/a n/a 0 2253
1998 1309 652 230 292 9 n/a n/a 0 2492
1999 1287 707 270 322 4 n/a n/a 0 2590
2000 1301 758 308 327 5 n/a n/a 0 2699
2001 1344 893 321 391 8 n/a n/a 0 2957
2002 982 826 309 415 10 n/a n/a 0 2542
2003 982 826 309 415 10 n/a n/a 0 2542
2004 888 890 282 479 10 n/a n/a 0 2549
2005 771 947 310 541 8 n/a n/a 0 2577
2006 732 1053 326 653 3 n/a n/a 0 2767
2007 649 1124 356 792 3 n/a n/a 0 2924
2008 587 1206 386 828 6 n/a n/a 0 3013
2009 571 1229 432 837 6 n/a n/a 0 3075
2010 556 1245 432 906 6 n/a n/a 0 3145
2011 486 1235 426 966 12 1 31 0 3157
2012 440 1167 422 961 13 0 37 0 3040
2013 422 1107 443 1002 9 2 36 0 3021
2014 400 1096 470 1003 14 14 40 0 3037
2015 357 1121 472 1042 11 12 38 0 3053
2016 330 1114 478 1043 10 13 44 0 3032
2017 264 1030 459 1029 7 8 45 0 2842
2018 256 979 441 975 5 4 56 0 2716
2019 236 968 416 967 5 5 56 0 2653
2020 201 948 379 916 4 5 48 0 2501
2021 183 928 376 903 4 4 35 0 2433
2022 170 911 350 920 8 7 46 0 2412
2023 163 870 358 936 9 5 50 0 2391

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bowie High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 1246 76.0 16.3 7.1
1993 1684 97.0 17.4 12.2
1994 1385 88.2 15.7 12.1
1995 2034 129.2 15.7 8.8
1996 2034 129.2 15.7 8.8
1997 2253 143.2 15.7 10
1998 2492 156.5 15.9 10.2
1999 2590 162.5 15.9 13.7
2000 2699 183.8 14.7 14.9
2001 2957 199.3 14.8 10.4
2002 2542 181.5 14.0 23.1
2003 2542 181.5 14.0 23.1
2004 2549 180.5 14.1 26.8
2005 2577 180.8 14.3 32.5
2006 2767 178.5 15.5 44.7
2007 2924 185.7 15.7 40
2008 3013 195.2 15.4 41.5
2009 3075 199.8 15.4 43.4
2010 3145 209.9 14.9 48.1
2011 3157 204.4 15.4 52.1
2012 3040 190.2 15.9 54.1
2013 3021 192.4 15.7 58.5
2014 3037 196.0 15.4 58.7
2015 3053 195.0 15.6 60.1
2016 3032 201.0 15.0 60.4
2017 2842 199.9 14.2 60.3
2018 2716 180.6 15.0 56.4
2019 2653 174.1 15.2 65.3
2020 2501 166.9 14.9 64.7
2021 2433 162.8 14.9 71.8
2022 2412 159.3 15.1 65.8
2023 2391 156.6 15.2 68.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bowie High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 1246 76.0 16.3 7.1
1993 1684 97.0 17.4 12.2
1994 1385 88.2 15.7 12.1
1995 2034 129.2 15.7 8.8
1996 2034 129.2 15.7 8.8
1997 2253 143.2 15.7 10
1998 2492 156.5 15.9 10.2
1999 2590 162.5 15.9 13.7
2000 2699 183.8 14.7 14.9
2001 2957 199.3 14.8 10.4
2002 2542 181.5 14.0 23.1
2003 2542 181.5 14.0 23.1
2004 2549 180.5 14.1 26.8
2005 2577 180.8 14.3 32.5
2006 2767 178.5 15.5 44.7
2007 2924 185.7 15.7 40
2008 3013 195.2 15.4 41.5
2009 3075 199.8 15.4 43.4
2010 3145 209.9 14.9 48.1
2011 3157 204.4 15.4 52.1
2012 3040 190.2 15.9 54.1
2013 3021 192.4 15.7 58.5
2014 3037 196.0 15.4 58.7
2015 3053 195.0 15.6 60.1
2016 3032 201.0 15.0 60.4
2017 2842 199.9 14.2 60.3
2018 2716 180.6 15.0 56.4
2019 2653 174.1 15.2 65.3
2020 2501 166.9 14.9 64.7
2021 2433 162.8 14.9 71.8
2022 2412 159.3 15.1 65.8
2023 2391 156.6 15.2 68.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bowie High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $779 (6.7%) $10,929 (93.4%) $11,707
2020 $1,210 (12.4%) $8,568 (87.6%) $9,778
2021 $624 (6.2%) $9,494 (93.8%) $10,118

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowie High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1086th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1414th of 1961 High schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Bowie High School)4221
 21%
   End of Course Algebra I (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))6034
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Bowie High School)6041
 19%
   End of Course Biology (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))6048
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Bowie High School)4342
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4444
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Bowie High School)4546
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4747
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Bowie High School)6964
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))7367
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students26532391
 9.9%
African American968870
 10.1%
American Indian59
 80%
Asian416358
 13.9%
Hispanic967936
 3.2%
Pacific Islander55
White236163
 30.9%
Two or More Races5650
 10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.3%68.4%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bowie High School

Bowie High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bryant Elementary
Elementary : Burgin Elementary
Elementary : Farrell Elementary
Elementary : FitzGerald Elementary
Elementary : Foster Elementary
Elementary : McNutt Elementary
Elementary : Starrett Elementary
Elementary : West Elementary
Middle : Barnett J H

Bowie High School ranks 1414th of 1961 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Bowie High School are 39% Hispanic, 36% African American, 15% Asian, 7% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,391 students attended Bowie High School.


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