Serving 2,379 students in grades 9-12, Bowie High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bowie High School's student population of 2,379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowie High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowie High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
66%
33%
White
10%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowie High School's ranking?
Bowie High School is ranked #164 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bowie High School often compared to?
Bowie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowie High School?
The graduation rate of Bowie High School is 92%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bowie High School?
2,379 students attend Bowie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bowie High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowie High School?
Bowie High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowie High School offer ?
Bowie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowie High School part of?
Bowie High School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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