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)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 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.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#567 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
65%
33%
White
9%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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.
School Reviews
Review Bowie High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Philadelphia Schools: Cheating Allegations
Teachers in Philadelphia are being accused of cheating, with two administrators being recently dismissed. We report on the scandal that is rocking the City of Brotherly Love and beyond.
Public School Jobs
Learn about public school jobs. Discover helpful resources for finding jobs in public schools.
Police Make Hundreds of Arrests at NYC Schools Last Year
We examine recently released statistics that show more than 880 NYC students were arrested at public schools last year. Were minority students targeted?
