Booker T. Washington High School, also known as Booker T, BTW, or the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, is a public high school located in Norfolk, Virginia. It is administered by Norfolk Public Schools system. The school colors are maroon, white and gold.
Serving 904 students in grades 9-12, Booker T Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 904 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Booker T Washington High School's student population of 904 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
904 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1911
Colors
White, Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Booker T Washington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T Washington High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1356 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
77%
21%
White
7%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Mighty Bookers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker T Washington High School's ranking?
Booker T Washington High School is ranked #1356 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Booker T Washington High School often compared to?
Booker T Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Matthew Fontaine Maury High School, Granby High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Booker T Washington High School is 77%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Booker T Washington High School?
904 students attend Booker T Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Booker T Washington High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Booker T Washington High School?
Booker T Washington High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Booker T Washington High School part of?
Booker T Washington High School is part of Norfolk City School District.
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