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Bowie High School

Summary:

Bowie High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Bowie, Arizona, with only 24 students enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (66.67%) and White (33.33%), with no representation from other racial groups.

Despite its small size, Bowie High School has faced significant challenges in recent years. The school's statewide ranking has declined from 151 out of 471 Arizona high schools in 2011-2012 to 261 out of 469 schools in 2022-2023, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Academic performance is a concern, with only 14% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to state averages of 40% and 32%, respectively. The school's dropout rate has ranged from 7.4% in 2019-2020 to 12.1% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average.

Bowie High School's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups. While Hispanic students rank 203 out of 379 Arizona high schools, the school's performance for female students and White students is much lower, ranking 407 out of 492 and 362 out of 448, respectively, in the 2020-2021 school year. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 45.83% in 2021-2022 to 66.67% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's small size and fluctuating funding levels may also contribute to the observed challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 315W. 5th Street
       Bowie, AZ  85605

(520) 847-2545

District: Bowie Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,771 Help


Feeder schools for Bowie High School:

Elementary:    Bowie Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  19

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.4%
White:
26.3%
Asian:
5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bowie High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.56. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bowie High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.4%), White (26.3%), Asian (5.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowie High School is 9.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowie High School is $11,771.
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Bowie High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Bowie High School

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Rank History for all students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 68.43 151st 471 67.9%
2013 64.47 186th 491 62.1%
2021 15.32 439th 509 13.8%
2023 36.56 261st 469 44.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.56 407th 492 17.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.46 408th 492 17.1%
2023 37.73 242nd 429 43.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.48 374th 479 21.9%
2023 41.85 203rd 379 46.4%
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Rank History for White students at Bowie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.42 362nd 448 19.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a student
Monday, April 7, 2014

Open Quote I have had very good education coming to me from Bowie schools. with our online programs it brings lots of opportunities to the table here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bowie High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 18 3 0 12 0 n/a n/a -15 18
1989 12 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 9 30
1990 16 n/a n/a 19 n/a n/a n/a -3 32
1991 18 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 9 44
1992 31 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 50
1993 18 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1994 15 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 27
1995 12 2 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 28
1996 12 2 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 28
1997 12 0 0 16 3 n/a n/a 0 31
1998 17 0 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 43
1999 11 0 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2000 10 0 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 29
2001 7 1 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2002 10 0 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2003 10 0 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2004 9 0 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2005 11 0 2 38 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2006 11 0 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2007 5 0 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2008 5 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 14
2009 6 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2010 8 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2011 10 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 26
2012 12 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 24
2013 7 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 15
2014 8 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 16
2015 7 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 18
2016 4 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 15
2017 6 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 16
2018 7 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 22
2019 9 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 18
2020 13 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 22
2021 9 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 21
2022 9 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 24
2023 8 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 24
2024 5 0 1 13 0 0 0 0 19

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bowie High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 18 6.0 3.0 n/a
1989 30 6.0 5.0 n/a
1990 32 5.5 5.8 n/a
1991 44 5.6 7.8 n/a
1992 50 6.3 7.9 n/a
1993 32 7.3 4.4 n/a
1994 27 6.5 4.2 n/a
1995 28 5.5 5.1 n/a
1996 28 5.5 5.1 n/a
1997 31 6.5 4.8 n/a
1998 43 6.5 6.6 n/a
1999 28 6.5 4.3 n/a
2000 29 4.5 6.4 n/a
2001 24 3.0 8.0 n/a
2002 32 5.0 6.4 n/a
2003 32 5.0 6.4 n/a
2004 38 6.0 6.3 n/a
2005 51 5.2 9.8 2
2006 44 6.2 7.1 n/a
2007 24 5.6 4.3 70.8
2008 14 4.9 2.9 78.6
2009 20 4.9 4.1 85
2010 20 6.0 3.3 80
2011 26 6.0 4.3 0
2012 24 7.0 3.4 70.8
2013 15 5.0 3.0 80
2014 16 1.0 16.0 n/a
2015 18 1.0 18.0 0
2016 15 1.0 15.0 n/a
2017 16 1.0 16.0 81.3
2018 22 1.0 22.0 86.4
2019 18 1.0 18.0 55.6
2020 22 2.0 11.0 68.2
2021 21 2.5 8.3 n/a
2022 24 2.5 9.5 45.8
2023 24 2.0 12.0 66.7
2024 19 2.0 9.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bowie High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 18 6.0 3.0 n/a
1989 30 6.0 5.0 n/a
1990 32 5.5 5.8 n/a
1991 44 5.6 7.8 n/a
1992 50 6.3 7.9 n/a
1993 32 7.3 4.4 n/a
1994 27 6.5 4.2 n/a
1995 28 5.5 5.1 n/a
1996 28 5.5 5.1 n/a
1997 31 6.5 4.8 n/a
1998 43 6.5 6.6 n/a
1999 28 6.5 4.3 n/a
2000 29 4.5 6.4 n/a
2001 24 3.0 8.0 n/a
2002 32 5.0 6.4 n/a
2003 32 5.0 6.4 n/a
2004 38 6.0 6.3 n/a
2005 51 5.2 9.8 2
2006 44 6.2 7.1 n/a
2007 24 5.6 4.3 70.8
2008 14 4.9 2.9 78.6
2009 20 4.9 4.1 85
2010 20 6.0 3.3 80
2011 26 6.0 4.3 0
2012 24 7.0 3.4 70.8
2013 15 5.0 3.0 80
2014 16 1.0 16.0 n/a
2015 18 1.0 18.0 0
2016 15 1.0 15.0 n/a
2017 16 1.0 16.0 81.3
2018 22 1.0 22.0 86.4
2019 18 1.0 18.0 55.6
2020 22 2.0 11.0 68.2
2021 21 2.5 8.3 n/a
2022 24 2.5 9.5 45.8
2023 24 2.0 12.0 66.7
2024 19 2.0 9.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bowie High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $30,509
2020 $7,280
2021 $8,059
2022 $11,771

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowie High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students1824
 33.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic916
 77.8%
Pacific Islander00
White98
 11.1%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.6%66.7%
 11.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bowie High School

Bowie High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bowie Elementary School

Students at Bowie High School are 68% Hispanic, 26% White, 5% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 19 students attended Bowie High School.


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