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#1782 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 21% in state

Bowie H S

High School · Austin ISD · Austin, TX

An Austin ISD high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4103 SLAUGHTER LN, Austin, TX 78749

  • Math 63% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 85% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+19.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+30.7 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation34.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$12,950
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Bowie H S score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency85%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 74% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
93%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
94%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
94%
ELA
89%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
85%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

14.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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 Austin map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,724/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), 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

$113,918

Median home value

$530,900

Median rent

$1,843/mo

College educated

67.4%

Homeownership

61.2%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78749; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
34.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·45 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tnc Campus (texas Neurorehabilitation Center)Charter · enrollment unverified4.93–123.1 mi56Compare →
Austin Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–93.5 mi225Compare →
Crockett EchsEnrollment path unverified5.39–124.1 mi1,575Compare →
St Andrews Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5private9–124.2 mi412Compare →

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.

Austin ISD

Schools in district
123
Rank in district
#27 of 118
District spending per student
$12,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bowie H S is listed in AUSTIN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bowie H S

Bowie H S is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of Austin ISD, serving approximately 2,899 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,782 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% 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 2,899 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Bowie H S is 18.8:1. 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 #1,782 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Bowie H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Bowie H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% 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?

14.3% 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
2,899
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
154
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Travis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 78749)
34,939
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
41.7
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 78749; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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