Serving 505 students in grades 9-12, Booker T Washington Magnet High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker T Washington Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Booker T Washington Magnet High School's student population of 505 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Booker T Washington Magnet High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T Washington Magnet High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#260 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
76%
32%
White
10%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker T Washington Magnet High School's ranking?
Booker T Washington Magnet High School is ranked #260 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Booker T Washington Magnet High School often compared to?
Booker T Washington Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School, Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T Washington Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Booker T Washington Magnet High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Booker T Washington Magnet High School?
505 students attend Booker T Washington Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Booker T Washington Magnet High School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker T Washington Magnet High School?
Booker T Washington Magnet High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Booker T Washington Magnet High School offer ?
Booker T Washington Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Booker T Washington Magnet High School part of?
Booker T Washington Magnet High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
5 1/18/2010
I definitely would recommend this school to really just about anyone, but definitely people who enjoy arts. Just this past week I attended B.T.W.'s showcase and it was spectacular! I loved every minute of it. It's really amazing what these students can do.
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