BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL
Bowie High is a public high school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Bowie, MD with about 2,424 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 137 teachers, Bowie High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bowie High School, located on Annapolis Road in Bowie, Maryland, is a prominent secondary institution within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. As one of the largest high schools in the district, it serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular landscape, which includes a wide array of varsity sports, academic clubs, honor societies, and performing arts programs that foster student engagement and community spirit.
Beyond its core academics, Bowie High is noted for its focus on specialized learning opportunities, including various Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective pathways that cater to diverse student interests. The school functions as a significant hub for the local Bowie community, maintaining a long-standing tradition of athletic excellence and school pride. By integrating rigorous coursework with a supportive social environment, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to transition into post-secondary success.
For more information, contact Bowie High at (301) 805-2600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bowie, MD 20715-1897
(301) 805-2600
http://www.pgcps.org/~bowie
BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Bowie, MD with about 2,424 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 2,424
- Teachers:
- 137.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,424 students
- Black or African American
- 68.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.8%
- White
- 11.3%
- Asian
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.