Booker T. Washington High School

45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 862 students in grades 9-12, Booker T. Washington High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 862 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Booker T. Washington High School's student population of 862 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
862 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Booker T. Washington High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T. Washington High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#357 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
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<50%
36%
This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
39%
This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
18%
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Black
98%
36%
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White
n/a
37%
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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80-84%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Booker T. Washington High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
53%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #357 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T. Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Booker T. Washington High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Booker T. Washington High School?
862 students attend Booker T. Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Booker T. Washington High School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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 Public Schools School District.

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Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 862 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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