Bowie High

15200 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20715

www.pgcps.org/bowie/

2,580 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,580

Total Students

135.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bowie High
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	533
Black	1,714
Asian	82
Two or More	51
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	8

Black
1,714 (66.4%)
Hispanic
533 (20.7%)
White
183 (7.1%)
Asian
82 (3.2%)
Two or More
51 (2.0%)
American Indian
9 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
8 (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:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)805-2600
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/bowie/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	135.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	166

* 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 9 658

Grade 10 652

Grade 11 634

Grade 12 636