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Bowie High School

Austin ISD · Travis County · 4103 SLAUGHTER LN, Austin, TX 78749

(512)414-5247

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10/10
#104
Rank 104 out of 1,276
Top 8%
English Language Arts10/10 · #114 · 92nd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #153 · 88th percentile
Science10/10 · #114 · 91st percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the rolling hills of Southwest Austin, Bowie High School serves the family-friendly neighborhoods of Shavano Park, Circle C Ranch, and Barton Creek — areas known for their suburban feel without straying too far from the city's energy. Academics here are genuinely strong across the board, with English, Math, and Science scores all landing in the top tier statewide, making it a natural fit for families who prioritize college prep in a school that still feels grounded in its community. If you're drawn to Austin for its blend of outdoor lifestyle and opportunity — think Barton Creek Greenbelt hikes on the weekend and a rigorous high school experience during the week — Bowie is the kind of school that makes Southwest Austin feel like the right place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

1,507 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

White
842 (56%)
Hispanic
466 (31%)
Asian
72 (5%)
African American
40 (3%)
Other
87 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners91 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged250 (17%)
Students with Disabilities214 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

2,899
Enrollment
154.9
Teachers (FTE)
18.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.8
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

99.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

24
AP Courses
offered
35.8%
AP Participation
of students
995
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #239 · 85th percentile

112 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found