Bowie High School vs. Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Should I attend Bowie High School or Eleanor Roosevelt High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Eleanor Roosevelt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 2,420 students in grades 9-12, Eleanor Roosevelt High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,379 students
2,420 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
125 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#47 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
74%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
702
726
Grade 10 Students
574
543
Grade 11 Students
538
561
Grade 12 Students
565
590
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
17%
22%
% Black
66%
57%
% White
10%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%