Austin ISD • High School
Bowie High School
Serving grades 9-12 with 2,899 students. One of the top-rated schools in the Austin metro area.
8/10
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Serving grades 9-12 with 2,899 students. One of the top-rated schools in the Austin metro area.
Bowie High School is a high school located in Austin, TX 78749, serving students in grades 9-12 as part of Austin Independent School District. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Bowie High School holds a 8/10 GreatSchools rating and a A Niche grade, placing it among the top-rated schools in the Austin metropolitan area.
The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, allowing for effective classroom instruction and student engagement. Currently, 2,899 students are enrolled in the 9th through 12th grade program.
As of the 2025-2026 school year, Bowie High School has a 98% graduation rate, well above the Texas state average of 90.3%. Students achieve an average SAT score of 1143.
Bowie High School opened in 1988 to serve the booming southwest Austin corridor. Named after Texas legend James Bowie, the school has grown into one of Austin ISD's top performers with a TEA 'A' rating, 98% graduation rate, and strong college readiness scores. The school draws from the Circle C, Shady Hollow, and Convict Hill communities.
Serves Circle C, Circle C Ranch, Shady Hollow, and the Slaughter Lane corridor in southwest Austin
Bowie serves the Circle C corridor, Austin's most successful suburban development within city limits. The school's 'A' rating and 98% graduation rate drive property values. For current pricing, pair the school assignment with live MLS median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through on the relevant neighborhood or ZIP guide before making an offer.
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