Bowie High School

Summary:

Bowie High School is a public high school in El Paso, Texas, serving 1,117 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the El Paso Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Bowie High School has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 98% of students identifying as Hispanic.

Academically, Bowie High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly below district and state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 70.8% to 74.5%, lower than the state average of around 90%, and its dropout rate is higher than the state average. Bowie High School's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic, White, Gifted and Talented, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom 10-40% of Texas high schools.

While Bowie High School faces significant challenges, nearby schools in the El Paso ISD, such as Burges High School and El Paso High School, perform significantly better on state assessments and have higher graduation rates. This suggests that the issues at Bowie High School may be specific to the school and not necessarily reflective of the entire district. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and the large proportion of Hispanic and English Language Learner students may be contributing factors to its academic challenges, and the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address these needs.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 801 S San Marcial St
       El Paso, TX  79905-4198


(915) 236-7000

District: El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1761st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,764 Help


Feeder schools for Bowie High School:

Elementary:    Aoy Elementary
    Douglass Elementary
    Hart Elementary
Middle:    Guillen Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  1,007

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.1%
White:
0.8%
American Indian:
0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bowie High School ranks worse than 88.6% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th among 14 ranked high schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.72. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.1%), White (0.8%), American Indian (0.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowie High School is 14.3, which is the 6th best among 14 high schools in the El Paso 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 $10,764, which is the 5th highest among 14 high schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bowie High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bowie High School 1761st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Bowie High School in the ranking list.)

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El Paso Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso Independent School District (Isd) 610th 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 15.07 1311th 1427 8.1%
2005 7.35 1365th 1429 4.5%
2006 11.62 1322nd 1430 7.6%
2007 8.57 1409th 1497 5.9%
2008 15.72 1379th 1510 8.7%
2009 44.43 1100th 1539 28.5%
2010 52.40 980th 1568 37.5%
2011 47.93 1147th 1672 31.4%
2012 24.57 1357th 1603 15.3%
2013 24.12 1374th 1652 16.8%
2014 17.60 1525th 1734 12.1%
2015 14.12 1547th 1743 11.2%
2016 11.42 1587th 1762 9.9%
2017 10.51 1578th 1777 11.2%
2018 11.66 1586th 1797 11.7%
2019 13.93 1613th 1857 13.1%
2021 8.56 1718th 1861 7.7%
2022 6.29 1768th 1876 5.8%
2023 6.06 1831st 1961 6.6%
2024 11.72 1761st 1987 11.4%
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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 33.04 724th 1113 35.0%
2019 32.05 778th 1136 31.5%
2021 31.95 828th 1195 30.7%
2022 19.77 1098th 1278 14.1%
2023 17.35 1200th 1371 12.5%
2024 22.06 1150th 1435 19.9%
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 30.74 961st 1347 28.7%
2019 26.27 1104th 1357 18.6%
2021 30.50 1026th 1382 25.8%
2022 25.59 1164th 1418 17.9%
2023 17.55 1379th 1478 6.7%
2024 24.89 1284th 1547 17.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Special Education Students!

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 13.86 1631st 1794 9.1%
2019 16.09 1627th 1818 10.5%
2021 11.89 1688th 1848 8.7%
2022 8.93 1725th 1847 6.6%
2023 7.64 1762nd 1897 7.1%
2024 16.85 1649th 1883 12.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.56 102nd 113 9.7%
2023 27.80 80th 93 14.0%
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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 9.21 1646th 1781 7.6%
2019 10.77 1629th 1798 9.4%
2021 7.12 1701st 1815 6.3%
2022 3.99 1767th 1841 4.0%
2023 4.12 1797th 1891 5.0%
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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 4.97 1106th 1137 2.7%
2019 0.07 1138th 1145 0.6%
2021 4.40 1147th 1177 2.5%
2022 10.91 1095th 1172 6.6%
2023 0.36 1170th 1182 1.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

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 21.77 1553rd 1784 12.9%
2019 23.41 1541st 1810 14.9%
2021 19.34 1591st 1829 13.0%
2022 13.72 1709th 1837 7.0%
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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 13.82 1613th 1803 10.5%
2019 15.89 1610th 1824 11.7%
2021 8.75 1711th 1840 7.0%
2022 7.78 1732nd 1853 6.5%
2023 7.21 1772nd 1913 7.4%
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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 13.82 1525th 1691 9.8%
2019 15.43 1529th 1714 10.8%
2021 10.25 1600th 1743 8.2%
2022 7.41 1653rd 1762 6.2%
2023 7.19 1687th 1820 7.3%
2024 15.77 1586th 1804 12.1%
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
2022 1.25 1502nd 1525 1.5%
2023 0.18 1568th 1576 0.5%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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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 15 4 0 2071 0 n/a n/a 0 2090
1990 13 6 0 2041 0 n/a n/a 0 2060
1991 9 9 0 1939 0 n/a n/a 0 1957
1992 16 10 0 1915 0 n/a n/a 0 1941
1993 10 12 0 1931 0 n/a n/a 0 1953
1994 7 8 0 1790 0 n/a n/a 0 1805
1995 1 6 0 1610 0 n/a n/a 0 1617
1996 1 6 0 1610 0 n/a n/a 0 1617
1997 5 6 1 1674 3 n/a n/a 0 1689
1998 7 8 1 1628 2 n/a n/a 0 1646
1999 11 7 2 1499 1 n/a n/a 0 1520
2000 11 6 2 1482 1 n/a n/a 0 1502
2001 3 2 1 1371 0 n/a n/a 0 1377
2002 4 2 0 1209 0 n/a n/a 0 1215
2003 4 2 0 1209 0 n/a n/a 0 1215
2004 6 3 0 1201 0 n/a n/a 0 1210
2005 6 3 0 1280 0 n/a n/a 0 1289
2006 6 2 0 1276 0 n/a n/a 0 1284
2007 4 4 0 1315 0 n/a n/a 0 1323
2008 3 7 0 1273 0 n/a n/a 0 1283
2009 6 7 0 1036 1 n/a n/a 0 1050
2010 4 5 0 1089 0 n/a n/a 0 1098
2011 2 0 0 1151 0 0 0 0 1153
2012 4 2 0 1216 0 0 0 0 1222
2013 4 2 0 1144 0 0 1 0 1151
2014 7 4 1 1196 0 0 1 0 1209
2015 6 4 0 1194 0 0 1 0 1205
2016 11 4 0 1330 0 0 3 0 1348
2017 10 4 1 1445 2 0 2 0 1464
2018 7 5 0 1372 1 0 1 0 1386
2019 4 1 0 1348 1 0 2 0 1356
2020 9 1 0 1298 0 0 1 0 1309
2021 14 0 0 1210 0 0 1 0 1225
2022 22 4 0 1215 0 0 1 0 1242
2023 16 1 0 1098 1 0 1 0 1117
2024 8 0 0 998 1 0 0 0 1007

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 2090 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2060 109.0 18.8 n/a
1991 1957 109.3 17.9 n/a
1992 1941 110.9 17.5 95
1993 1953 114.0 17.1 65.1
1994 1805 113.7 15.9 76.8
1995 1617 107.0 15.1 90
1996 1617 107.0 15.1 90
1997 1689 108.6 15.6 88.5
1998 1646 106.2 15.5 91.3
1999 1520 103.5 14.7 87
2000 1502 87.0 17.3 86.2
2001 1377 103.1 13.4 88.4
2002 1215 99.1 12.3 89.7
2003 1215 99.1 12.3 89.7
2004 1210 101.7 11.9 93.4
2005 1289 102.1 12.6 92.1
2006 1284 102.4 12.5 93.1
2007 1323 102.9 12.9 93.2
2008 1283 100.8 12.7 92.8
2009 1050 89.8 11.7 95.6
2010 1098 87.0 12.6 93.2
2011 1153 77.9 14.7 95.7
2012 1222 76.7 15.9 96.3
2013 1151 78.9 14.5 91.3
2014 1209 78.1 15.4 92.1
2015 1205 80.0 15.0 85.3
2016 1348 84.0 16.0 78.9
2017 1464 89.3 16.3 82.2
2018 1386 94.7 14.6 89.5
2019 1356 90.0 15.0 89.8
2020 1309 84.5 15.4 89.7
2021 1225 78.0 15.7 92.8
2022 1242 75.6 16.4 91.9
2023 1117 71.7 15.5 97.9
2024 1007 70.1 14.3 98

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 2090 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2060 109.0 18.8 n/a
1991 1957 109.3 17.9 n/a
1992 1941 110.9 17.5 95
1993 1953 114.0 17.1 65.1
1994 1805 113.7 15.9 76.8
1995 1617 107.0 15.1 90
1996 1617 107.0 15.1 90
1997 1689 108.6 15.6 88.5
1998 1646 106.2 15.5 91.3
1999 1520 103.5 14.7 87
2000 1502 87.0 17.3 86.2
2001 1377 103.1 13.4 88.4
2002 1215 99.1 12.3 89.7
2003 1215 99.1 12.3 89.7
2004 1210 101.7 11.9 93.4
2005 1289 102.1 12.6 92.1
2006 1284 102.4 12.5 93.1
2007 1323 102.9 12.9 93.2
2008 1283 100.8 12.7 92.8
2009 1050 89.8 11.7 95.6
2010 1098 87.0 12.6 93.2
2011 1153 77.9 14.7 95.7
2012 1222 76.7 15.9 96.3
2013 1151 78.9 14.5 91.3
2014 1209 78.1 15.4 92.1
2015 1205 80.0 15.0 85.3
2016 1348 84.0 16.0 78.9
2017 1464 89.3 16.3 82.2
2018 1386 94.7 14.6 89.5
2019 1356 90.0 15.0 89.8
2020 1309 84.5 15.4 89.7
2021 1225 78.0 15.7 92.8
2022 1242 75.6 16.4 91.9
2023 1117 71.7 15.5 97.9
2024 1007 70.1 14.3 98

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 $1,215 (12.3%) $8,637 (87.7%) $9,852
2020 $1,431 (13.5%) $9,171 (86.5%) $10,602
2021 $1,367 (12.7%) $9,397 (87.3%) $10,764

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowie High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1613th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1831st of 1961 High schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Bowie High School)7827
 51%
   End of Course Algebra I (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))7546
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Bowie High School)2216
 6%
   End of Course Biology (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))5346
 7%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Bowie High School)1514
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4345
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Bowie High School)1716
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Bowie High School)2726
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))6864
 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 Students13561117
 17.6%
African American11
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic13481098
 18.5%
Pacific Islander00
White416
 300%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.8%97.9%
 8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bowie High School

Bowie High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Aoy Elementary
Elementary : Douglass Elementary
Elementary : Hart Elementary
Middle : Guillen Middle

Bowie High School ranks in the bottom 11.4% of Texas high schools.

Students at Bowie High School are 99% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,007 students attended Bowie High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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