James Bowie High School
Arlington ISD
2101 Highbank Drive
Arlington, Texas 76018
Phone: 682-867-4400
Fax: 817-472-4444

Mascot: Volunteers

School Profile Information

Academically Acceptable

2007 SAT Scores
Reading: 475; Math: 486; Writing: 461

Student Enrollment: 3000
2007
6 National Merit Commended Students
2 National Hispanic Recognition-1 scholar, 1 honorable mention

Special Programs:

International Baccalaureate School
AVID
Advanced Placement
Dual-Credit
Special Education/Skills

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 3000 students. 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.

TAKS Scores Meeting 2008 Standards