My child used to attend Mansfield High School and hated it. She was failing test and had numerous problems with students there. When I moved her into the AISD district and into Bowie High School she did exceptionally well. She started making A's and B's. She refused to play sports and now she plays on
... Read more the basketball team. If anybody says AISD is a bad district, they are right. But Bowie is the only exception. Academics, extra-curricular courses, opportunities, everything you can find in this school. My daughter is currently in IB classes and loving it. My advice from one parent to another is to involve your son or daughter's opinion about their school, because they know more about it then we do. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/01/09
I am a Senior at James Bowie High School, and I cannot begin to describe how good this school is. This school has great leadership to all the students and peers. you can talk to your counselor about anything, most of the time they are available to talk. I love the opportunities at this school because
... Read more the teachers really care about the students. I would recommend anybody who wants to succeed,because it is a great school. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/18/08
Bowie is an outstanding high school and unlike other high school's in arlington that claim to have a 'real world' expierence bowie students live it everyday with it's diverse group of students, faculty, and staff. Come on it's located off of new york. Bowie is the first high school in arlington to
... Read more have a IB program, a Rhodes Scholar, and the one of the highest graduating rates. HANDS DOWN if you want your child to recieve a quality eduation without having to resort to private school bowie is the best. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/06/08
Bowie is a wonderful high school and it's reputation has been unfairly misjudged for too long.
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Posted by a parent on 06/06/08
The school values it's diversity more than promoting commonality and unifying goals. The teachers are very run-of-the-mill. The administration is more interested in making it through Texas Standardized Testing than the kids actually learning and being ready to move on.
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/08
This school has excellent teachers and dedicated students. I don't mean to say that they are ALL dedicated, but you'll find much drive in the halls of BHS. My brother and I are both recent Bowie alumni and I feel that we both got an excellent education. I was fully prepared for the college workload placed
... Read more upon me due to my upper year teachers. While there I was involved in many afterschool activities and there was plenty of parental involvement AND support. Both my brother and myself are greatful to our combined eight years at Bowie. He transferred in to Bowie...by choice. That should speak something to you for the school's quality. Read less
Posted by a other on 04/25/08
Really, Bowie is a mixed bag. If you're an ambitious parent, don't expect the school to do so much; it's not what the school can do for your child, but what your child can do with what is provided at the school. With that being said, if you want rigor and competition, transfer to Martin High School.
... Read more With great parental support, however, a student could easily excel and rank among the best at Bowie. It really depends on when you want your child to face tough competition: now, or in college. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/19/08
there is to much drama in this school. gang vilonce,threats, and bad kids who influenced one another... this school is really bad..
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Posted by a parent on 03/15/08
Bowie is an excellent school. It is full of diversity. My daughter is a freshman and is excelling by the day. I was worried about her at first but they've reached all my expectations. Their extra-curricular activities are awesome!
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Posted by a parent on 09/30/07
Bowie is one of the first high schools in Arlington ISD to receive the International Baccalaureate Program, which is outstanding! My daughter is being challenged to excel in academics, lead by serving in volunteer capacities, being introduced to various forms of art, receiving quality instruction in
... Read more four years of foreign language, international historical information, higher level mathematics and sciences and learning valuable social skills to catapult her into top ranked colleges as well as prepare her for life beyond public school. I value Bowie's professional staff from the principal down to the counseling staff, teachers, instructional aides, other administrative support staff. Various extracurricular sports are offered, but academics is and should remain the focus. I do have a concern with parental involvement schoolwide and would like to see more PTSA meetings to recruit active parents. My daughter has been blessed at Bowie High School, and I highly recommend students attend there. Read less
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Arlington schools — James Bowie High School is located at 2101 Highbank Dr, Arlington TX 76018. 2101 Highbank Dr is in the Southeast neighborhood and 76018 ZIP code in Arlington, TX The school district for James Bowie High School is the Arlington Independent School District. James Bowie High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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