Serving 1,003 students in grades 9-12, Bowie High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,003 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowie High School serves the southwest part of El Paso, TX, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 2.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowie High School's student population of 1,003 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,003 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1927
School Rankings
Bowie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowie High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7665 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
74%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowie High School's ranking?
Bowie High School is ranked #7665 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bowie High School often compared to?
Bowie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irvin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowie High School?
The graduation rate of Bowie High School is 74%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Bowie High School?
1,003 students attend Bowie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Bowie High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowie High School?
Bowie High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowie High School offer ?
Bowie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bowie High School part of?
Bowie High School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bowie High School located?
Bowie High School is located in the Central El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Central El Paso.
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