Original Research by School Decision on Ctd - Bowie High School
CTD - Bowie High School is a career and technical school serving grades nine through twelve, and it sits within the Cochise Technology District. The school is located in Bowie, an unincorporated rural community in Cochise County. Bowie originated as a railroad stop and retains a quiet, small-town feel. It is a car-dependent area with very low density, oriented around Interstate 10. The community serves as a gateway to regional outdoor recreation and historic sites, including Fort Bowie National Historic Site and Chiricahua National Monument. Population in Bowie has fluctuated, with a period of decline followed by recent modest growth. Home values have slipped slightly in that same recent period, and owner-occupancy is high. No major new housing developments have been noted.
The school itself reports a total enrollment of zero students, across all four high school grades. The student demographic data likewise shows zero counts for every racial and ethnic category reported. This is an unusual pattern and is likely a reflection of the school's nature as a career and technical school within a technology district, rather than a typical comprehensive high school with a traditional student body. It may function as a specialized program where students from other schools attend for specific coursework, or it may be a virtual or alternative setting. A parent should clarify with the school exactly how its enrollment is structured.
Because the enrollment is reported as zero, state assessment results and a four-year graduation rate were not available. Similarly, data on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education services, and English learner status were all missing. The comparison fact-set against other districts in Cochise County could not be applied because the entity-level values for proficiency, graduation rate, and chronic absenteeism were all missing.
The Cochise Technology District itself did not have any parent-relevant changes from recent years that could be confirmed through publicly available sources. The district's website and basic directory information were the only materials found.
For a parent or resident evaluating this school, the key consideration is understanding what CTD - Bowie High School actually is and who it serves. Its designation as a career and technical high school within a technology district suggests a focus on specialized vocational or technical training. The absence of a traditional enrolled student body and test data indicates it is not a standard neighborhood high school. Anyone considering this school should contact the district directly to understand the program's structure, how students participate, what credentials or certifications are offered, and whether it operates as a standalone school or as a shared program for students from other high schools in the area. The available data does not answer these fundamental questions.
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