Booker T. Washington High School

45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 831 students in grades 9-12, Booker T. Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 831 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 74% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Booker T. Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Booker T. Washington High School's student population of 831 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
831 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Booker T. Washington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T. Washington High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#2150 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Booker T. Washington High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Booker T. Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Booker T. Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Booker T. Washington High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
18%
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Black
97%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Booker T. Washington High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
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36%
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Booker T. Washington High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
74%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Booker T. Washington High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Booker T. Washington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Booker T. Washington High School's ranking?
Booker T. Washington High School is ranked #2150 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Booker T. Washington High School often compared to?
Booker T. Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T. Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Booker T. Washington High School is 74%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Booker T. Washington High School?
831 students attend Booker T. Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Booker T. Washington High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker T. Washington High School?
Booker T. Washington High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Booker T. Washington High School offer ?
Booker T. Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Booker T. Washington High School part of?
Booker T. Washington High School is part of Atlanta School District.

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Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 831 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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