Bowsher High School

(419)671-2000

1,240 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bowsher High School, located on Arlington Avenue in South Toledo, is a prominent secondary institution within the Toledo Public Schools district. Known as the home of the "Blue Racers," the school serves a diverse student population and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities. The facility is designed to support a wide range of learning needs, providing students with access to both traditional college-preparatory coursework and various vocational or career-technical pathways intended to prepare them for life after graduation.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bowsher High School plays a significant role in the local South Toledo community by fostering school spirit through its robust athletic programs and student organizations. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging students to engage in leadership, the arts, and community service. By balancing rigorous classroom expectations with a supportive environment, Bowsher aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in higher education, the workforce, or military service.

1,240

Total Students

77.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bowsher High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	408
Hispanic	189
Black	480
Asian	4
Two or More	159

Black
480 (38.7 %)
White
408 (32.9 %)
Hispanic
189 (15.2 %)
Two or More
159 (12.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Toledo City
Phone:	(419)671-2000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 262

Grade 10 346

Grade 11 300

Grade 12 332