BOWIE H S

bowie.episd.org

1,117 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bowie High School, located in the San Jacinto neighborhood of El Paso, Texas, is a historic institution within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Established in 1913, the school holds deep cultural significance for the local community, often serving as a focal point for the region’s rich bicultural history. Its mission centers on providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success while honoring the diverse traditions of its student body.

The school is well-known for its strong sense of community pride and its long-standing athletic traditions, particularly its historic football rivalry with El Paso High School. Beyond academics and sports, Bowie High offers a variety of extracurricular programs, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and community-focused initiatives designed to support student development. By balancing its historical legacy with modern educational strategies, the school remains a cornerstone of the El Paso community, dedicated to empowering its students to become contributing members of society.

1,117

Total Students

71.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOWIE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	1,098
Black	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
1,098 (98.3 %)
White
16 (1.4 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)
Two or More
1 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)496-8200
Website:	http://bowie.episd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	959
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 9 297

Grade 10 339

Grade 11 233

Grade 12 248

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BOWIE H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	297
Grade 10	339
Grade 11	233
Grade 12	248

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BOWIE H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	547	49%
Male	570	51%

High School 9th - 12th