#25 of 1,419 high schools in Texas
#838 of 16,910 nationally
About Bowie H S
Bowie H S is a public high located in Austin, in the Austin ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,876 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 25th of 1,419 ranked high schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,876.
There are 234 schools in Austin; Bowie H S ranks 37th of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)85%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bowie H S by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Similar schools
Public high schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bowie H S a good school?
Bowie H S has a Success Index (US) of 83.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #25 of 1,419 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bowie H S rank in Texas?
Bowie H S ranks #25 of 1,419 high schools in Texas and #838 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bowie H S?
Bowie H S had 2,876 students in 2025.
Is Bowie H S a elementary school or a high school?
Bowie H S is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bowie H S?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bowie H S; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.