Booker T Washington Magnet High School

3315 Hayneville Road
Montgomery, AL 36108
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Booker T Washington Magnet High School serves 389 students in grades 9-12.
Booker T Washington Magnet High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Booker T Washington Magnet High School's student population of 389 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
389 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Booker T Washington Magnet High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Booker T Washington Magnet High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
1%
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Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
78%
32%
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White
13%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.38
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Booker T Washington Magnet High School's ranking?
Booker T Washington Magnet High School is ranked #134 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Booker T Washington Magnet High School?
389 students attend Booker T Washington Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Booker T Washington Magnet High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - gumbe

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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