Bowie High School

Bowie High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2101 Highbank Dr,  Arlington, TX
Arlington Independent School District
3.8
3.3
2,412 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Reny Lizardo
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
85%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
158
Full Time Teachers
158
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
20.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
7%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
138:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
39.1%
Black
36.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15%
White
6.8%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#55 Most Diverse Public HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Arlington 584 Students
University of Texas - Austin 394 Students
University of North Texas 363 Students
Texas A&M University 341 Students
University of Houston 267 Students
Tarrant County College 220 Students
Baylor University 218 Students
Texas State University 191 Students
Rice University 174 Students
Texas Tech University 173 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 173 Students
Nursing 156 Students
Business 143 Students
Psychology 108 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 91 Students
Computer Science 64 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 50 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 43 Students
Marketing 39 Students
Accounting 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 704 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/9/2024
Bowie really is not a bad school it could definitely be better in my opinion. The education is kind of behind abc needs to be better
3.0 Parent
4/4/2024
Bowie is a good school. Once I had a concern about a teacher and it was address almost immediately. I had one more recently and it didn't get addressed as fast but it was in regards to a club with the wrong teacher leadership.
3.0 Senior
1/22/2024
I am a senior at James bowie high school in Arlington. Throughout my four years of going here I definitely think the education levels could be raise more because we're not a smart school. If you look at the stats it would tell you that there is a majority of students that is under college readiness and I'm one of those people based off my sat and act score. What would help if we had more teacher that had interactive lesson where the students aren't getting bored of the class. Of course there are some teacher in school like that but not many so think it will be really good to more more teachers willing to that so students understand and are ready to go to college by time they graduate.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 24 Reviews
2.0 student
11/3/2025
Bowie High School is not a good school at all. And the more years put into it, it has gotten worse. There are almost 0 good teachers anymore. They've all been driven out by the terrible students and staff. I am a student here. So I know firsthand how bad it truly is. All the funding is gone to footb...
1.0 parent
8/10/2022
My daughter is starting 9th grade. While other schools are happy to assist with registration and last minute questions, I can’t get anyone at the school to pick up the telephone. I can tell already that it’s going to be horrible reaching the admin and staff.
1.0 parent
8/8/2022
I give 1 star.. I am extremely disappointed in this district for their failure the last 2 years. My child has been stuck in same grade going on yr 3 because they have a terrible staff. From the no communication at all with parents to the zero access to the parent portals that they admit was done in...
4.0 parent
9/18/2018
Bowie es una secundaria accesible y comprometida con sus estudiantes , nuestros hijos estan involucrados y con mucha actividad , lo que nos hace estar sumamente agradecidos .Se estan formando y espero que continuen cada vez mejor .

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Bowie High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Arlington, TX and is served by the Arlington Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,412 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Bowie High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $327,344. Discover additional schools in the area, like Venture Alter High School, Arlington Collegiate High School, Sam Houston High School, and more. Learn more about what Arlington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bowie High School.

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