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James Bowie High School
Arlington ISD
2101
Highbank Drive
Arlington, Texas 76018
Phone: 682-867-4400
Fax: 817-472-4444
Mascot:
Volunteers
School Colors:
Blue, Orange, White
School Motto:
"Cross The Line"
Fight
on, you Volunteers!
Go, Bowie High School!
Fight
bravely onward
And you'll win fame and glory!
For
the orange, blue, and white we cheer.
Fight
on to victory!
Number one we'll always be...the Volunteers!
(chant)
Alma
Mater
We sing of James Bowie High School
And
of blue, orange, and white.
May we who claim her colors
Be
volunteers for right.
To
her we pledge our devotion
And
praise her name to the sky.
With
excellence we will bring honor
To
our school James Bowie High!
School Profile Information
Academically Acceptable
2006 SAT Scores
Reading: 480; Math: 497; Writing: 474; Mean SAT Score: 977
Student Enrollment: 3000
1
National Merit Semifinalist
3 National Merit Commended Students
7 National Hispanic Scholars
1 Semifinalist in the National Achievement Black Scholar
Special
Programs:
International
Baccalaureate School
AVID
Advanced Placement
Dual-Credit
Special Education/Skills
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%
White |
19.7% |
% African-American |
40% |
% Hispanic |
27.3% |
% Asian |
12.6% |
| % Econ Disad |
43% |
2006 Graduates
by ethnicity
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%
White |
31.8% |
% African-American |
36.7% |
% Hispanic |
19.7% |
% Asian |
11.5% |
| Minimum HS Diploma |
15% |
| Recommended /DAP |
85% |
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History
James Bowie High School was originally opened in
1973 and occupied what is presently known as Workman Junior High
School. However, due to the opening of Martin High
School in southwest Arlington and the growth pattern of South
Arlington, Bowie was closed in 1983. In 1991, Bowie reopened
in a beautiful new facility located at 2101 Highbank Drive
at the corner of Highbank and Sherry. Bowie draws attendance
from southeast Arlington and parts of southwest Grand Prairie.
Due to the fast growth in this area of town, new academic wings,
a new gym and an expanded cafeteria were built to keep pace with
the fast growth.
The school's population was at its largest in
2002 with an enrollment of approximately 3100 students. The enrollment
today is projected at around 2900 students.
The first principal
of James Bowie High School was Mrs. Jean Richerson until her
retirement. Following Mrs. Richerson was Mrs. Cheryl Rose and
Mr. Davey Jones. Mr. Darrell Sneed is currently Bowie's principal
and has been since 2001.
Vision Statement
At Bowie High School, we promote
and honor academic excellence and emphasize success and responsibility
in order to produce positive contributors to society.
Mission
Statement
We,
at James Bowie High School, believe that all students can learn.
We dedicate ourselves to establishing a challenging and creative
environment for the purpose of learning. Through education, students
will be empowered with the ability to become productive and responsible
citizens. We acknowledge that teachers, administrators, parents,
and students share in this educational responsibility.
The Academic Excellence Indicator System report prepared by the Texas Education Agency provides information concerning student performance as well as expenditures, average class size and student/teacher ratios. Please click here to access the AEIS report.
TAKS Scores Meeting 2007 Standards
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