Booker T. Washington New Technology High School is a high school in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States named after the educational pioneer Booker T. Washington. Caddo Parish Public Schools operates the school.
Serving 721 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 6% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Booker T. Washington New Technology High School serves the southeast part of Shreveport, LA, encompassing an area of approximately 9.5 square miles. Most students are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Booker T. Washington High School's student population of 721 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
721 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Colors
White, Maroon
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 0.08, 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
#1207 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
96%
42%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
71%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker T. Washington High School's ranking?
Booker T. Washington High School is ranked #1207 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 Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy, C.e. Byrd High School, Huntington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 10-14% 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 71%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Booker T. Washington High School?
721 students attend Booker T. Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Booker T. Washington High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 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 Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Booker T. Washington High School located?
Booker T. Washington High School is located in the Allendale Lakeside neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Allendale Lakeside.
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