Serving 72 students in grades 6-12, Booker T Washington Alt School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker T Washington Alt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Booker T Washington Alt School's student population of 72 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Booker T Washington Alt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T Washington Alt School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1660 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
8%
13%
White
77%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker T Washington Alt School's ranking?
Booker T Washington Alt School is ranked #1660 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Booker T Washington Alt School often compared to?
Booker T Washington Alt Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terre Haute South Vigo High School, West Vigo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T Washington Alt School?
The graduation rate of Booker T Washington Alt School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Booker T Washington Alt School?
72 students attend Booker T Washington Alt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Booker T Washington Alt School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker T Washington Alt School?
Booker T Washington Alt School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Booker T Washington Alt School offer ?
Booker T Washington Alt School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Booker T Washington Alt School part of?
Booker T Washington Alt School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.
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