Booker T. Washington High School is a public charter high school in New Orleans, in the U.S. state of Louisiana.
Serving 530 students in grades 9-13, Booker T. Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Booker T. Washington High School's student population of 530 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2016
School Calendar
School Rankings
Booker T. Washington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T. Washington High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1090 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
91%
42%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
61%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker T. Washington High School's ranking?
Booker T. Washington High School is ranked #1090 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Booker T. Washington High School often compared to?
Booker T. Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G W Carver High School, Edna Karr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T. Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Booker T. Washington High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Booker T. Washington High School?
530 students attend Booker T. Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Booker T. Washington High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Booker T. Washington High School offer ?
Booker T. Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Booker T. Washington High School part of?
Booker T. Washington High School is part of KIPP Booker T. Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Booker T. Washington High School located?
Booker T. Washington High School is located in the Central City neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 3 other public schools located in Central City.
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