Serving 2,534 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 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,534 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
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
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.
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?
2,534 students attend Bowie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bowie High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,534 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50%)
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
