JAMES BOWIE H S

SIMMS ISD
7497 US HWY 67 W
SIMMS, TX 75574
140 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
James Bowie High School, located in Simms, Texas, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Simms Independent School District. As a small, rural school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where students and faculty work in a personalized setting. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education institutions.

In addition to its core academic offerings, James Bowie High School maintains a traditional extracurricular program that encourages student involvement in athletics, academic competitions, and community service. By leveraging its small size, the school fosters a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes individual student growth and academic achievement. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, and athletic schedules by visiting their official website at http://www.simmsisd.net.
140
Total Students
19.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    127 (90.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
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: SIMMS ISD
Phone: (903)543-2219
Website: http://www.simmsisd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 82
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 37
Grade 10 41
Grade 11 37
Grade 12 25
Gender Ratio
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