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#5293 of 8,552 schools in TX
Bowie H S
High School · Arlington ISD · Arlington, TX
An Arlington ISD high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2101 HIGHBANK DR, Arlington, TX 76018
- Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bowie H S score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bowie H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,898/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington), 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
$84,183
Median home value
$245,600
Median rent
$1,855/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76018; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. R. W. Goines Stem AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 5–12 | 0.5 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Arlington Collegiate H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Venture Alter H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 7–12 | 1.9 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand PrairieCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 234 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arlington ISD
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #35 of 75
- District spending per student
- $11,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bowie H S is listed in ARLINGTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowie H S
Bowie H S is a public high school in Arlington, TX, part of Arlington ISD, serving approximately 2,355 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,293 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowie H S
What grades does Bowie H S serve?
Bowie H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bowie H S?
Bowie H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie H S is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowie H S rank in TX?
Bowie H S ranks #5,293 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Bowie H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowie H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Bowie H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowie H S has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bowie H S a charter school?
No, Bowie H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowie H S a Title I school?
No, Bowie H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowie H S?
74.2% of students at Bowie H S 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
- 2,355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 157
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (682) 867-4400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 76018)
- 26,887
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- 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 76018; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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