Bowie High School

15200 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 2,460 students in grades 9-12, Bowie High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in MD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bowie High School's student population of 2,460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 131 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,460 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
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School Rankings

Bowie High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowie High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#567 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bowie High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bowie High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bowie High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bowie High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bowie High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bowie High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bowie High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
65%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bowie High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bowie High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bowie High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bowie High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Bowie High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bowie High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bowie High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bowie High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowie High School's ranking?
Bowie High School is ranked #567 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bowie High School often compared to?
Bowie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowie High School?
The graduation rate of Bowie High School is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bowie High School?
2,460 students attend Bowie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bowie High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowie High School?
Bowie High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowie High School offer ?
Bowie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowie High School part of?
Bowie High School is part of Prince George's County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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