BOWIE H S

www.austinisd.org/schools/bowie

2,876 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

James Bowie High School, located at 4103 W. Slaughter Lane in Southwest Austin, is a prominent secondary institution within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Serving a large and diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes an extensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bowie High School is widely recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture and strong school spirit. The campus boasts a robust arts program—notably its acclaimed fine arts and band departments—as well as highly competitive athletic programs. Situated in a suburban area of South Austin, the school serves as a central hub for its community, fostering an environment that emphasizes student achievement, leadership, and participation in a wide variety of clubs and organizations.

2,876

Total Students

163.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOWIE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,617
Hispanic	891
Black	72
Asian	136
Two or More	147
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,617 (56.2%)
Hispanic
891 (31.0%)
Two or More
147 (5.1%)
Asian
136 (4.7%)
Black
72 (2.5%)
American Indian
11 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)414-5247
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/bowie
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,876
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	163.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 9 714

Grade 10 762

Grade 11 736

Grade 12 664