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Bowie High School
(512) 414-5247
4103 W Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
Level: 9-12
District: Austin Independent School District

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Census Info	Value	Year
Black, non-Hispanic:	4.2%	(2008)
Hispanic:	26.7%	(2008)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:	0.7%	(2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	5.3%	(2008)
White, non-Hispanic:	63.1%	(2008)

Bowie High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	4
Average Principals Rating	3
Average Teachers Rating	3
Average Activities Rating	4
Average Parents Rating	4
Average Safety Rating	4

Bowie High School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2009-08-29 “The administrative leadership and knowledge is disappointing.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 1 2009-08-28 “I attended Bowie for my freshman and sophmore year and I could not have had a worse experience. Bowie puts students under so much stress that it was hard to keep my life together, I found this with myself and my friends. As if this being a confused teenager trying to find yourself in the world wasn't enough, Bowie would give tons of homework and I felt as if the teachers really didn't care about the students well being.” Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2008-12-11 “I'm a junior at bowie and i would like to say that yeah, bowie is a good academic school, but the work load is too much, the teachers dont really seem to care, and they are either unprepared or unorganized. they usually give a lot of busy work. the band is excellent though!” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2008-10-16 “As a graduated Bowie Alumni and current Longhorn I would like to say that Bowie does an excellent job at prepping students for college coursework. I was involved with Football, Student Government, and Who's Who my senior year... Bowie is in the top tier when it comes to student organizations and involvement. Events such as Mr. Bulldawg and the recent success of the Football program serve to make Bowie an exciting campus. There is currently tremendous growth in the area. Overall, I never felt threatened and graduated in the top ten percent of my class. Get your student involved and he/she will not be disappointed with James Bowie High School.” Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2008-10-12 “Iam a freshman at JBHS the greatest thing about this school is football its the biggest thing for me and the shool work here I think is way to hard and its to much.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2008-10-07 “I am a senior at bowie and I have attended school here for all 4 years. The quality of education is leaps and bounds above other public high schools in Austin (i.e Akins, Crokett, or any others) . The competition is extremely high ( top 10% > 4.0 GPA). For a public school it is top of the line, and the learning quality is unbeatable.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2008-09-30 “My daughter just started attending this school and does not like it. As a parent I have been satisfied so far. For the most part the staff seems to genuinely care about the students and parents' concerns. However, my daughter is having a difficult time breaking into the cliques and finding friends.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2008-06-26 “I am a current student at Bowie. I really like that the school is so big. It gives everyone a chance to have any elective that they want, and also it is too big to have the whole 'popular' nonsess. the only thing i dont like is that the school is completly cliquy, but once you find your clique.. its all good![:” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2008-06-09 “My child found JBHS to be rather disappointing, in that her teachers frankly were not intended to teach, with the exception of a couple instructors. Most of her teachers, though, came to school either a) unprepared/unorganized, or b) with a lesson planned filled with 'busy work' that does not help in preparation for college. On top of all of this, my child was enrolled in all Pre-AP courses. However, there were pro's at Bowie. For example, the school spirit at Bowie is exceedingly high. Overall, I believe that Bowie academically can improve.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-05-05 “I am a parent to a freshman this year and this year is coming to an end so I thought I would update our experience. I have to say that it's been great. The few times I have needed to contact a teacher or councelor I have gotten either same day response or response the next morning. My child doesn't have any behavioral issues so that's not a problem. She loves it there and for the amount of students they have, I think the faculty does a great job. I am involved with a few things (not too many) and I really do suggest getting involved, I think parents help out a lot of elementary then figure they don't need to in high school - but if you really want to know what's going on, I suggest you involve yourself in high school. Go Dawgs!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2007-07-24 “Counselors and teachers need to be more accessible to parents. I never get returned phone calls or emails. My son has attended for 2 years and I have yet to have a civilized conversation with any teacher. They do not respect me or my son. How can parents get involved if the staff is not willing and able? They need to support all the students in sports not just certain ones. The rules apply to everyone.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2007-05-31 “Staff seems genuinely interested in the kids needs.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 3 2007-05-25 “I am an AP student,athlete, who is involved in clubs/orgs'; and this is how I feel about bowie: At one point Bowie was a desirable school to attend, but ever since Mr.Ewing resigned as the principal the school has gone downhill fast! Bowie, unlike all the other schools in AISD, is not following the high school redesign program. Instead of creating/keeping programs that will help students who are either going strait into the workforce after graduation or trying to get a head start on college, they are killing these valuable programs. What Bowie is doing is unfair to the students! Bowie needs to stop doing what's easy and start doing what's right for the future! To do so there also needs to be more parental involvement so there can be a change for the better at bowie; for bowie can only ride on the legacy of Mr.Ewing for so” Posted By: teacher Quality Score: 4 2006-05-14 “The band program is exceptional! Good parent involvement and wonderful staff. The students are all very intelligent and eager for information.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2006-04-09 “After six years at Bowie with my two kids, I've seen a school that is overall committed to high standards for every child. Extracurricular activities are SUPER, with lots of parent and teacher involvement!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2005-12-05 “Great school, but could use a little more parent involvement.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2005-03-07 “Academic Programs are at the top of AISD schools. Parental involvement is excellent and there are many opportunities for students to excell in extracurricular activities.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2004-09-22 “Bowie High School sets some of the highest standards in education within the city of Austin. Their teachers, students, and parents are dedicated to the overall performance of the school. The principal provides excellent leadership and direction in all areas of the school. Our children are encouraged and supported in achieving success at whatever they choose to pursue. Each family is made to feel that they matter and are important in the overall success of the school.”