Bowsher High School

2200 Arlington Avenue
Toledo, OH 43614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,240 students in grades 9-12, Bowsher High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bowsher High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Bowsher High School's student population of 1,240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,240 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bowsher High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowsher High School is 0.71, 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 (OH)
#2679 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bowsher High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bowsher High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bowsher High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bowsher High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
15%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bowsher High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
39%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bowsher High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bowsher High School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bowsher High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio 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 Bowsher High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Bowsher High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
79%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bowsher High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bowsher High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bowsher High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowsher High School's ranking?
Bowsher High School is ranked #2679 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Bowsher High School often compared to?
Bowsher High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rogers High School, Jesup W. Scott High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowsher High School?
The graduation rate of Bowsher High School is 79%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bowsher High School?
1,240 students attend Bowsher High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Bowsher High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowsher High School?
Bowsher High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bowsher High School offer ?
Bowsher High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bowsher High School part of?
Bowsher High School is part of Toledo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Bowsher High School located?
Bowsher High School is located in the Beverly neighborhood of Toledo, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in Beverly.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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