Bowie High School

Summary:

Bowie High School is a public high school located in Austin, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,782 students. As part of the Austin Independent School District, Bowie High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Texas, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bowie High School boasts exceptional student outcomes, with a 4-year graduation rate consistently above 97% and a very low dropout rate, typically below 0.3%. Academically, Bowie students outperform the district and state averages on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams across all subject areas, including Algebra I, Biology, English I and II, and U.S. History. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Bowie High School's proficiency rates were 49.5% in Algebra I, 82.82% in Biology, and over 84% in English I and II reading. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 58.12% White, 29.3% Hispanic, and 5.18% Asian, is a key strength.

Bowie High School's performance is significantly stronger than many of the nearby schools, including Crockett ECHS, Akins High School, and several charter schools like IDEA Bluff Springs and KIPP Austin Brave. The school's rankings in Special Education and Gifted/Talented student subgroups are particularly noteworthy, with the school ranking among the top 5% and top 30% of Texas high schools, respectively, in these areas.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4103 Slaughter Ln
       Austin, TX  78749-6914


(512) 414-5247

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
176th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,690 Help


Feeder schools for Bowie High School:

Elementary:    Baldwin Elementary
    Baranoff Elementary
    Bear Creek Elementary
    Clayton Elementary
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Middle:    Bailey Middle
    Gorzycki Middle
    Small Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  2,899

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.5%
Hispanic:
29.9%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bowie High School ranks better than 91.1% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 16 ranked high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.39. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bowie High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Bowie High School has the largest high school student body size in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (57.5%), Hispanic (29.9%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowie High School is 18.7, which is the highest among 19 high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowie High School is $9,690. 17 high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bowie High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bowie High School 176th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Bowie High School in the ranking list.)

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Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bowie High School

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Rank History for all students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.58 109th 1427 92.4%
2005 81.08 115th 1429 92.0%
2006 81.20 117th 1430 91.8%
2007 80.45 136th 1497 90.9%
2008 79.09 160th 1510 89.4%
2009 77.74 173rd 1539 88.8%
2010 75.99 179th 1568 88.6%
2011 77.48 155th 1672 90.7%
2012 75.37 161st 1603 90.0%
2013 82.67 84th 1652 94.9%
2014 81.63 97th 1734 94.4%
2015 81.37 84th 1743 95.2%
2016 80.28 94th 1762 94.7%
2017 88.89 80th 1777 95.5%
2018 89.14 66th 1797 96.3%
2019 88.91 63rd 1857 96.6%
2021 83.80 136th 1861 92.7%
2022 82.55 159th 1876 91.5%
2023 84.04 145th 1961 92.6%
2024 82.39 176th 1987 91.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.37 36th 582 93.8%
2019 85.80 45th 604 92.5%
2021 81.97 54th 588 90.8%
2022 73.60 132nd 664 80.1%
2023 82.65 71st 677 89.5%
2024 77.77 90th 730 87.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.37 53rd 1113 95.2%
2019 88.41 71st 1136 93.8%
2021 70.64 175th 1195 85.4%
2022 71.09 184th 1278 85.6%
2023 70.69 220th 1371 84.0%
2024 57.76 361st 1435 74.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.28 28th 1347 97.9%
2019 95.87 28th 1357 97.9%
2021 93.79 52nd 1382 96.2%
2022 88.90 73rd 1418 94.9%
2023 93.17 51st 1478 96.5%
2024 88.25 81st 1547 94.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.68 137th 1794 92.4%
2019 81.17 156th 1818 91.4%
2021 75.41 219th 1848 88.1%
2022 64.71 390th 1847 78.9%
2023 72.52 283rd 1897 85.1%
2024 67.48 328th 1883 82.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.85 79th 1781 95.6%
2019 88.39 57th 1798 96.8%
2021 82.10 143rd 1815 92.1%
2022 81.62 155th 1841 91.6%
2023 83.47 125th 1891 93.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.15 398th 1137 65.0%
2019 66.87 406th 1145 64.5%
2021 73.05 259th 1177 78.0%
2022 68.78 374th 1172 68.1%
2023 70.84 337th 1182 71.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.40 129th 1784 92.8%
2019 83.04 134th 1810 92.6%
2021 70.93 277th 1829 84.9%
2022 70.94 260th 1837 85.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.90 87th 1803 95.2%
2019 88.17 89th 1824 95.1%
2021 83.85 140th 1840 92.4%
2022 82.10 167th 1853 91.0%
2023 83.40 158th 1913 91.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.04 125th 486 74.3%
2019 68.23 144th 487 70.4%
2021 66.65 144th 488 70.5%
2022 75.63 92nd 507 81.9%
2023 65.26 180th 525 65.7%
2024 47.01 328th 529 38.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.42 127th 1013 87.5%
2019 87.21 76th 1024 92.6%
2021 50.97 412th 1020 59.6%
2022 58.03 306th 1031 70.3%
2023 60.82 304th 1069 71.6%
2024 55.77 342nd 1065 67.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.46 109th 1691 93.6%
2019 86.37 115th 1714 93.3%
2021 81.97 146th 1743 91.6%
2022 77.29 201st 1762 88.6%
2023 81.48 162nd 1820 91.1%
2024 74.53 237th 1804 86.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.95 65th 1539 95.8%
2019 86.26 71st 1526 95.3%
2021 78.43 165th 1510 89.1%
2022 80.04 140th 1525 90.8%
2023 80.06 147th 1576 90.7%
2024 78.51 151st 1556 90.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bowie High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1267 121 40 431 8 n/a n/a 0 1867
1990 1472 143 50 447 7 n/a n/a 0 2119
1991 1555 145 52 484 6 n/a n/a 0 2242
1992 1688 168 61 517 5 n/a n/a 0 2439
1993 1590 138 56 499 4 n/a n/a 0 2287
1994 1591 133 61 496 4 n/a n/a 0 2285
1995 1686 159 56 617 4 n/a n/a 0 2522
1996 1686 159 56 617 4 n/a n/a 0 2522
1997 1808 167 74 664 4 n/a n/a 0 2717
1998 1938 161 72 741 11 n/a n/a 0 2923
1999 2074 172 84 739 13 n/a n/a 0 3082
2000 2101 147 88 686 11 n/a n/a 0 3033
2001 1838 113 94 555 11 n/a n/a 0 2611
2002 1675 94 91 491 8 n/a n/a 0 2359
2003 1675 94 91 491 8 n/a n/a 0 2359
2004 1741 88 97 543 11 n/a n/a 0 2480
2005 1779 106 96 591 11 n/a n/a 0 2583
2006 1787 112 112 648 14 n/a n/a 0 2673
2007 1807 120 136 726 16 n/a n/a 0 2805
2008 1753 117 147 745 19 n/a n/a 0 2781
2009 1648 116 162 810 17 n/a n/a 0 2753
2010 1643 127 163 855 25 n/a n/a 0 2813
2011 1559 112 137 943 23 5 98 0 2877
2012 1524 120 149 964 8 9 96 0 2870
2013 1533 108 150 989 9 8 105 0 2902
2014 1482 103 157 1015 6 4 128 0 2895
2015 1434 110 151 1042 8 3 123 0 2871
2016 1461 95 141 1076 4 1 134 0 2912
2017 1489 104 156 1004 6 1 134 0 2894
2018 1548 95 156 940 5 2 134 0 2880
2019 1627 88 164 901 1 3 140 0 2924
2020 1621 66 177 843 2 4 133 0 2846
2021 1670 53 166 854 6 5 132 0 2886
2022 1659 54 147 814 9 7 138 0 2828
2023 1617 57 144 815 6 5 138 0 2782
2024 1666 70 140 867 10 5 141 0 2899

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bowie High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1867 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2119 105.0 20.1 n/a
1991 2242 105.0 21.3 n/a
1992 2439 118.0 20.6 4.8
1993 2287 116.0 19.7 7.3
1994 2285 116.2 19.7 7.4
1995 2522 120.9 20.9 7.7
1996 2522 120.9 20.9 7.7
1997 2717 129.3 21.0 7.5
1998 2923 132.8 22.0 7.8
1999 3082 141.8 21.7 7.7
2000 3033 146.7 20.7 5.5
2001 2611 134.0 19.5 5.3
2002 2359 130.4 18.1 4.7
2003 2359 130.4 18.1 4.7
2004 2480 136.5 18.2 6.4
2005 2583 147.1 17.6 6
2006 2673 151.1 17.7 6.3
2007 2805 154.8 18.1 7.7
2008 2781 160.0 17.4 9
2009 2753 163.6 16.8 11.6
2010 2813 166.3 16.9 12.6
2011 2877 166.1 17.3 14.7
2012 2870 157.4 18.2 14.7
2013 2902 158.4 18.3 14.2
2014 2895 162.9 17.7 13.1
2015 2871 161.0 17.8 14.2
2016 2912 164.0 17.7 11.9
2017 2894 170.4 16.9 11.9
2018 2880 170.5 16.8 10.5
2019 2924 170.3 17.1 11.7
2020 2846 167.8 16.9 9.7
2021 2886 166.2 17.3 12.4
2022 2828 167.3 16.8 11
2023 2782 146.3 19.0 13
2024 2899 154.9 18.7 14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bowie High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1867 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2119 105.0 20.1 n/a
1991 2242 105.0 21.3 n/a
1992 2439 118.0 20.6 4.8
1993 2287 116.0 19.7 7.3
1994 2285 116.2 19.7 7.4
1995 2522 120.9 20.9 7.7
1996 2522 120.9 20.9 7.7
1997 2717 129.3 21.0 7.5
1998 2923 132.8 22.0 7.8
1999 3082 141.8 21.7 7.7
2000 3033 146.7 20.7 5.5
2001 2611 134.0 19.5 5.3
2002 2359 130.4 18.1 4.7
2003 2359 130.4 18.1 4.7
2004 2480 136.5 18.2 6.4
2005 2583 147.1 17.6 6
2006 2673 151.1 17.7 6.3
2007 2805 154.8 18.1 7.7
2008 2781 160.0 17.4 9
2009 2753 163.6 16.8 11.6
2010 2813 166.3 16.9 12.6
2011 2877 166.1 17.3 14.7
2012 2870 157.4 18.2 14.7
2013 2902 158.4 18.3 14.2
2014 2895 162.9 17.7 13.1
2015 2871 161.0 17.8 14.2
2016 2912 164.0 17.7 11.9
2017 2894 170.4 16.9 11.9
2018 2880 170.5 16.8 10.5
2019 2924 170.3 17.1 11.7
2020 2846 167.8 16.9 9.7
2021 2886 166.2 17.3 12.4
2022 2828 167.3 16.8 11
2023 2782 146.3 19.0 13
2024 2899 154.9 18.7 14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bowie High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $560 (6.2%) $8,409 (93.7%) $8,970
2020 $624 (6.8%) $8,548 (93.2%) $9,172
2021 $362 (3.7%) $9,328 (96.3%) $9,690

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowie High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 145th of 1961 High schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Bowie High School)8353
 30%
   End of Course Algebra I (Austin Independent School District (Isd))6940
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Bowie High School)9088
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Austin Independent School District (Isd))6855
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Bowie High School)8889
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5355
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Bowie High School)8786
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5656
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Bowie High School)9494
   End of Course U.S. History (Austin Independent School District (Isd))7975
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students29242782
 4.9%
African American8857
 35.2%
American Indian16
 500%
Asian164144
 12.2%
Hispanic901815
 9.5%
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White16271617
 0.6%
Two or More Races140138
 1.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.7%13%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bowie High School

Yes. Bowie High School ranks in the top 8.9% of Texas high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,899 students attended Bowie High School.

Students at Bowie High School are 57% White, 30% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American.

Bowie High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Baldwin Elementary
Elementary : Baranoff Elementary
Elementary : Bear Creek Elementary
Elementary : Clayton Elementary
Elementary : Cowan Elementary
Elementary : Kiker Elementary
Elementary : Mills Elementary
Middle : Bailey Middle
Middle : Gorzycki Middle
Middle : Small Middle


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