At a glance
Reported students
772
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
340
Bowsher High School: 772 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,347
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107.84
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Bowsher High School
Bowsher High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Toledo. It is one of 56 current school records connected to Toledo City. NCES reports 772 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, close to the Ohio median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (48.4%) and White (22.4%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bowsher High School
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.4%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black48.4%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Toledo City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jesup W. Scott High School
High · Grades 09–12
754 reported students
Rogers High School
High · Grades 09–12
700 reported students
Waite High School
High · Grades 09–12
937 reported students
Woodward High School
High · Grades 09–12
570 reported students
Start High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,105 reported students
Aerospace & Natural Science Academy of Toledo
High · Grades 07–12
437 reported students
Public schools near Bowsher High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossford High School High · Rossford Exempted Village | 09–12 | 395 | 2.3 mi |
| Jones Leadership Academy of Business High · Toledo City | 07–12 | 192 | 2.7 mi |
| Toledo Early College High School High · Toledo City | 07–12 | 353 | 2.8 mi |
| Penta Career Center - on campus High · Penta Career Center - District | 10–12 | 1,441 | 2.8 mi |
| Penta Satellite High · Penta Career Center - District | 07–12 | 0 | 3.1 mi |
| Westfield Achievement High · Toledo City | 05–12 | 45 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bowsher High School
What grades does Bowsher High School serve?
Bowsher High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Toledo City.
How many students attend Bowsher High School?
Bowsher High School reported 772 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,347 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bowsher High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 772 students and 46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bowsher High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bowsher High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Toledo City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Bowsher High School in?
Bowsher High School is part of Toledo City, based in Toledo, OH, which operates 56 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bowsher High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rossford High School (2.3 mi), Jones Leadership Academy of Business (2.7 mi), Toledo Early College High School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.