- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bowie, MD
Bowie High
Federal NCES profile for Bowie High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051000990
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowie High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Bowie · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowie High has class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie High ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Bowie, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Bowie High held near 2,534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+74 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 131.0 → 130.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+74 students YoY 240051000990 · Bowie, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,580 enr · 19.7:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Bowie High held near 2,534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+74 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 131.0 → 130.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Bowie High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- This school
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- Duval High
Duval High
2,522 students
What this shows Bowie High reports 2,580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowie High compares
Bowie High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 14% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,580 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,580
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 96% in Maryland - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
White 7.1%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Bowie High is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowie High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duval High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowie High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowie High
How many students attend Bowie High?
Bowie High has 2,580 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bowie, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,460 (2022-23) → 2,534 (2023-24), nearly flat (+74).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie High is 19.7:1, which is 36% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowie High?
42.2% of students at Bowie High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowie High?
The largest demographic group at Bowie High is African American at 66.4% of enrollment, in Bowie, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowie High?
Bowie High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bowie High rank among public schools in Bowie?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie High ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Bowie, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bowie on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Bowie High, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.