Below Average
#3020 of 3,441 schools in OH
Bowsher High School
High School · Toledo City · Toledo, OH
A Toledo City high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 Arlington Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614
- Math 23% proficient (2021)
- Reading 45% proficient (2021)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bowsher High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bowsher High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,824/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Toledo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,253
Median home value
$160,600
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Autism Academy of LearningCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 3–12 | 1.5 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Toledo Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Rossford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Summit Academy - ToledoCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Toledo City
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #25 of 54
- District spending per student
- $20,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bowsher High School is listed in Toledo City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowsher High School
Bowsher High School is a public high school in Toledo, OH, part of Toledo City, serving approximately 813 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,020 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowsher High School
What grades does Bowsher High School serve?
Bowsher High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bowsher High School?
Bowsher High School has an enrollment of approximately 813 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowsher High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowsher High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowsher High School rank in OH?
Bowsher High School ranks #3,020 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Bowsher High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowsher High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bowsher High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowsher High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bowsher High School a charter school?
No, Bowsher High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowsher High School a Title I school?
No, Bowsher High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowsher High School?
92.3% of students at Bowsher High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 813
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Lucas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.5%
- Phone
- (419) 671-2000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43614)
- 29,396
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43614; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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