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About this school
James Bowie High School is
an urban public school
in Arlington, Texas that is part of Arlington Independent School District.
It serves 2,355 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.0:1.
Its teachers have had 30 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
88%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
James Bowie High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 1, 2026
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James Bowie High School
$13,161
raised using DonorsChoose
30
projects
funded
19
teachers
funded
73
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
13
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
James Bowie High School has received support from
48 individuals from Texas and
25 individuals out-of-state.
