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%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
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
21
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

#56 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 583 Students
University of Texas - Austin 395 Students
University of North Texas 366 Students
Texas A&M University 345 Students
University of Houston 285 Students
Baylor University 231 Students
Tarrant County College 222 Students
Texas State University 197 Students
Rice University 179 Students
Texas Tech University 174 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 177 Students
Nursing 152 Students
Business 142 Students
Psychology 105 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 94 Students
Computer Science 66 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 50 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 44 Students
Accounting 39 Students
Marketing 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 704 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/20/2025
Bowie high school is a good school and they do prep you from college perfectly and they also help you improve in some aspects that you didn't know you needed improvement on, they also help you as much as they can to make you succeed in school and in life they give you so many opporunities its actually wonderful.
5.0 Senior
4/28/2025
My experience at Bowie high school was good. I like my teachers and my classes and the environment of Bowie.
4.0 Junior
4/18/2025
The institute of Bowie High School is a unique and well respected school. The activities that students host are one of a kind, and have helped mold me into the person I am today.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 23 Reviews
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 .
1.0 parent
10/5/2017
While there are some teachers that are worth something, most of them rely on packets and an immense amount of homework to teach their students opposed to actually teaching! One of my kids has been having issues with one class that was fairly difficult for her and because it was a class she had a cho...

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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. 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 $330,620. 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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