James Bowie High School is a public high school in Arlington, Texas. The school is a part of Arlington Independent School District and serves students in grades 9 through 12 in southeast Arlington and southwest Grand Prairie.
Serving 2,140 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 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bowie High School's student population of 2,140 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 150 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
White, Royal blue, Orange
School Calendar
School Motto
Cross the line
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 0.68, which is more 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
#7175 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
6%
Hispanic
41%
54%
Black
37%
13%
White
5%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Volunteers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowie High School's ranking?
Bowie High School is ranked #7175 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 Martin High School, Seguin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 34% 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 85%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bowie High School?
2,140 students attend Bowie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Bowie High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Arlington Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bowie High School located?
Bowie High School is located in the Southeast Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 25 other public schools located in Southeast Arlington.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Fights, assaults at school and at sporting events. Only one police officer at school of over 3,000 students. The parents are not informed of the crime on school premises. Problem students housed in temporary buildings on Highbank outside the main school building.
2 10/10/2025
Not the school for kids w/ behavior issues. Teenagers that use curse words, failing students w/ behavior issues overlooked, teachers take things personally. If this is something as a parent you want to deal with send your kid here. Or, pay attention to what your kids are telling you when they say the teachers are NOT treating them fairly most of the time. When they say its a gang in the school its a gang in the school.
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