Bowie High School
- Public
- AUSTIN, TX
Public School
Bowie High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- AUSTIN, TX
- Rating 3.68 out of 5 521 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Health & Safetygrade C
- Administrationgrade C
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
85%
Percent Proficient - Math
82%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1240
654 responses
Average ACT
27
167 responses
AP Enrollment
39%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$71,576
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,280
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$337,400
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade C
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 70%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 44 responses
Poll
- 70%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 44 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,846
Free or Reduced Lunch
10%
- 84%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 51 responses
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 51 responses
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 51 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$49,957
Teachers in First/Second Year
14%
- 72%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 68 responses
- 81%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 68 responses
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 68 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$16,764 / year
National
$12,239- 92%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 77 responses
- 40%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 77 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 77 responses
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Rating 3.68 out of 5 521 reviews
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I met some the greatest people here! Most teachers are caring and students are respectful. Bowie is quite an old school so there isn't air conditioning in some hallways, and there isn't enough lockers for everyone to have one. However, they are in the process of renovating the school to better accommodate students' needs.
Overall, James Bowie High School is a decent school. That's not to say it doesn't come without its flaws or even good memories, but in general, there's not much to be said.
Though there's a select number of faculty members who are passionate about their jobs and genuinely have their students' best interest, I've also seen quite the opposite.
One thing about Bowie that is overlooked is the environment itself. After a night of rain, water will leak out of the walls. The hallway itself is a giant slab of concrete. The AC and heating system is very unreliable which makes cold days unbearable.
Instead of building a new athletic department, I wish the money had been allocated differently. Perhaps finding better alternatives to the overcrowding in the cafeteria would be a better expense. Sitting on the floor during lunch is not my fondest memory of school.
Bowie was a place where I grew into myself. I can't discredit that. The good outweighed the bad and I did enjoy my time there.
Though there's a select number of faculty members who are passionate about their jobs and genuinely have their students' best interest, I've also seen quite the opposite.
One thing about Bowie that is overlooked is the environment itself. After a night of rain, water will leak out of the walls. The hallway itself is a giant slab of concrete. The AC and heating system is very unreliable which makes cold days unbearable.
Instead of building a new athletic department, I wish the money had been allocated differently. Perhaps finding better alternatives to the overcrowding in the cafeteria would be a better expense. Sitting on the floor during lunch is not my fondest memory of school.
Bowie was a place where I grew into myself. I can't discredit that. The good outweighed the bad and I did enjoy my time there.
My time at Bowie High School was overall a decent experience. Pros of attending this institution include a diverse student body, a predominately compassionate staff, and lots of opportunities to get involved. From my experience, students at Bowie can expect to receive a high-quality education if they choose to take the more challenging classes that the school offers. Not to mention, the Bowie campus is home to Austin's Second Best Tree, which certainly earns the school a few bonus points. On the other hand, some cons of attending Bowie High School include poor facilities and a lack of safety. Something about the occasional falling AC unit, student-teacher relationship, and bat infestation makes it difficult for Bowie students to really develop a sense of school spirit. On the bright side, Bowie's long list of scandals provides endless engaging topics for conversation. In the end, Bowie High School is a pretty average place.