James Bowie High School

James Bowie High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4103 W Slaughter Ln,  Austin, TX
Austin Independent School District
3.7
3.4
2,828 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Robinson
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
164
Full Time Teachers
164
Teachers in First or Second Year
14%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
83.7%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
32%
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
474:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
56.2%
Hispanic
31%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian
4.7%
Black
2.5%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 - Austin 675 Students
Texas A&M University 487 Students
Texas State University 477 Students
Texas Tech University 266 Students
Rice University 183 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 179 Students
Baylor University 163 Students
St. Edward's University 150 Students
University of Arkansas 148 Students
University of Houston 145 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 235 Students
Biology 143 Students
Psychology 142 Students
Nursing 102 Students
Computer Science 87 Students
Marketing 80 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 72 Students
Finance 66 Students
Political Science and Government 64 Students
Engineering 54 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 430 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/31/2025
My overall experience with bowie was good. I am a very social person and i love attending school events! I do wish they would push school spirit more or help include everyone.
4.0 Senior
11/25/2024
The school is really good at dealing with the amount of students theat they have. Safety has always been an issue just because the school is an outdoor campus and has multiple buildings.
5.0 Parent
12/9/2023
Bowie has provided an outstanding experience for my two sons. I feel confident that they will succeed in college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 16 Reviews
1.0 other
12/7/2025
If you are a parent considering this school, please read this carefully.My son was part of the wrestling program, and the emotional and physical treatment he received from the coaching staff caused long-lasting harm. The environment was extremely unhealthy, and several students—including my son—expe...
1.0 student
12/14/2022
I’m a student who transferred to Bowie. The school as a whole is ok but i wouldn’t recommend this school for anyone.First of all, most of the teachers are bad. They are negligent and don’t try to help us. They find ways to make everything more stressful. The faculty is also bad. The counselors and t...
5.0 parent
3/29/2022
Bowie is a very good, large public high school. People move to this area so their kids can attend. There are so many options and ways to succeed - academically and otherwise. All 3 of my daughters have attended, the youngest is a current sophomore.Bowie is known for it's fine arts - band, dance, orc...
1.0 parent
11/8/2021
total cr*p the water keeps on cutting and the students cant go without waterif this school is so goo why does its pipes break all the time and go without water for multiple days

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James Bowie High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Austin, TX and is served by the Austin Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,828 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. James Bowie High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $510,952. Discover additional schools in the area, like Travis Co J J a E P, Covington Middle School, Gorzycki Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James Bowie High School.

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