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"

Bowie Fight Song

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
James Bowie High!

School Profile Information

Enrollment: 3168

2009-10 SAT Scores:
Reading: 465
Math: 481
Writing: 449

Special Programs:

International Baccalaureate School
AVID
Advanced Placement
Dual-Credit
Special Education/Skills
21st Century Learning Grant
African Male Initiative Grant

Campus Goals 2010-2011

2. To reduce course/subject failure rate.

3. To develop subject area vertical alignment.

4. To engage parents and the community in the educational process.

5. To prevent campus violence and ensure appropriate methods of intervention.

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.

Our feeder junior high schools include Barnett (100%), Ferguson (45%), Gunn (12%), and Workman (35%).

The first principal of James Bowie High School was Mrs. Jean Richerson until her retirement. Following Mrs. Richerson was Mrs. Cheryl Rose, Mr. Davey Jones and Mr. Darrell Sneed who held the position for seven years until 2008. Ms. Michelle Wilmoth, a former Bowie Teacher and Assistant Principal began as Principal in the Fall of 2008.

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.