Bowie High School

Bowie High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
15200 Annapolis Rd,  Bowie, MD
Prince George's County Public Schools
3.4
2.9
2,534 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
510
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
39%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
38%
State Average
24.4%
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
344:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Black
65.3%
Hispanic
20.1%
White
8.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4%
Two or more races
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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 Maryland - College Park 945 Students
Towson University 934 Students
Bowie State University 738 Students
Howard University 620 Students
Morgan State University 613 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 457 Students
Hampton University 367 Students
Temple University 360 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 313 Students
Prince George's Community College 280 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 261 Students
Psychology 256 Students
Computer Science 234 Students
Business 233 Students
Nursing 190 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 116 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 97 Students
Political Science and Government 91 Students
Information Technology 74 Students
Pre-Law Studies 73 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 942 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
5/19/2025
Bowie High is a good school, it's just shunned all the time because of it's students. The school overall is great academic wise. Most teachers are really great to along with, Admin does it's job, and the Principal does a really great job in the saftey of our students. The food isn't great, I think our meal plan should be changed.
4.0 Alum
5/16/2025
Overall I loved my experience at Bowie. Of course there were things that weren't the best like the building infrastructure, bathrooms, but for it was a most part very good environment. I enjoyed the clubs I was apart of and I remember the lessons for the rest of my life.
5.0 Senior
10/17/2024
Transferred from a smaller school and felt welcomed by the teachers, staff and the school community.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 27 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/10/2024
My child is a current student here and the experience has been great. The teachers, administrators, coaches, and resource officers are all supportive. My child is in the homeland security/criminal justice program and is planning to take college courses at Bowie State University through the dual enro...
5.0 parent
2/7/2024
Great School it is very safe and your child is in good hands at this school. The education was top teir and your child will really learn and thrive at this school.
5.0 student
2/1/2024
In my 3+ yrs as a student at BHS, I have had many great teachers. Overall, they have been very caring and supportive. Because of them, I am getting into the college of my choice! My biggest complaint about the school is the building itself. The school building is old. It needs new bathrooms and stuf...
5.0 parent
1/24/2024
We came to this school from another nearby district, and I have been very impressed. The teachers have high expectations for the students, and the principal / administrators have been very responsive & communicative. The athletics programs are well-organized and well-supported, and their are many cr...

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Bowie High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bowie, MD and is served by the Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 2,534 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Bowie High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $493,898. Discover additional schools in the area, like Belair Baptist Christian Academy, Benjamin Tasker Middle School, Samuel Ogle Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Bowie has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bowie High School.

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