Overview
BOWIE H S is a public high serving grades 9–12 in AUSTIN, Texas. The school enrolls 2,876 students. It is part of the AUSTIN ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
14% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 64% state average)
Things to Consider
Very large student body
2,876 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictAUSTIN ISD
County48453
CityAUSTIN
ZIP78749
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480894006508
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,876
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino55.0%
Black / African American10.6%
Asian3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native107.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races8.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %14%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)