Bowler High School

500 S Almon St
Bowler, WI 54416
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 149 students in grades 7-12, Bowler High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bowler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Bowler High School's student population of 149 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
149 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Bowler High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowler High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1669 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bowler High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bowler High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bowler High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bowler High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bowler High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
36%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bowler High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bowler High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bowler High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bowler High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bowler High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bowler High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin 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 Bowler High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Bowler High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bowler High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bowler High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bowler High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowler High School's ranking?
Bowler High School is ranked #1669 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Bowler High School often compared to?
Bowler High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gresham High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowler High School?
The graduation rate of Bowler High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bowler High School?
149 students attend Bowler High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bowler High School students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowler High School?
Bowler High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bowler High School offer ?
Bowler High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowler High School part of?
Bowler High School is part of Bowler School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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