Booker T. Washington High School is a high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was named after the African-American education pioneer Booker T. Washington. It is part of the Tulsa Public Schools system.
Serving 1,302 students in grades 9-12, Booker T. Washington High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Booker T. Washington High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tulsa, OK, covering approximately 177.6 square miles. The area typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker T. Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Booker T. Washington High School's student population of 1,302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,302 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1913
School Rankings
Booker T. Washington High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T. Washington High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Hornets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker T. Washington High School's ranking?
Booker T. Washington High School is ranked #193 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Booker T. Washington High School often compared to?
Booker T. Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Edison Preparatory High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T. Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Booker T. Washington High School is 97%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Booker T. Washington High School?
1,302 students attend Booker T. Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Booker T. Washington High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% 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 21:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Booker T. Washington High School offer ?
Booker T. Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Booker T. Washington High School part of?
Booker T. Washington High School is part of Tulsa School District.
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