Bowie High School is a public high school in Bowie, Maryland, United States and a part of Prince George's County Public Schools. It serves Bowie, Queen Anne CDP, and portions of the Brock Hall, Fairwood, Glenn Dale, and Woodmore CDPs. It serves sections of the former Greater Upper Marlboro CDP.
Serving 2,580 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 27%). 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowie High serves the northeast part of Bowie, MD, covering an area of approximately 54.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 8.8 miles to the furthest boundary.
- 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
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Bowie High School's student population of 2,580 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 135 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,580 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Motto
Achievement Starts Here!
School Rankings
Bowie High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowie High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#585 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
67%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Burgundy and Navy
School Mascot
Spike The Bulldog
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 #585 out of 1,338 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 27% 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 85.8%.
How many students attend Bowie High School?
2,580 students attend Bowie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bowie High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bowie High School part of?
Bowie High School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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