Bowie High School

315w. 5th Street
Bowie, AZ 85605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Bowie High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bowie High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bowie school district, covering approximately 395.9 square miles. The zone's average distance from the school to its edges is about 11.8 miles, with the furthest edge located 19.4 miles away, typically allowing for a 20-30 minute drive to the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bowie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bowie High School's student population of 20 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students

Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bowie High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
<50%
34%
(20-21)
<50%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1

Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Hispanic
70%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
30%
33%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
70%
0.42

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

≥50%
77.8%
(22-23)
35%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
41%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 21-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 19-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowie High School?
The graduation rate of Bowie High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Bowie High School?
20 students attend Bowie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bowie High School students are Hispanic, and 30% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowie High School?
Bowie High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bowie High School offer ?
Bowie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowie High School part of?
Bowie High School is part of Bowie Unified District (4171).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bowie High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bowie school district, covering approximately 395.9 square miles. The zone's average distance from the school to its edges is about 11.8 miles, with the furthest edge located 19.4 miles away, typically allowing for a 20-30 minute drive to the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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