Serving 2,379 students in grades 9-12, Bowie High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
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: 90% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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 50% of all 1,347 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
#567 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
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
90%
86%
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: 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 #567 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowie High School?
The graduation rate of Bowie High School is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
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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