Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts is a public secondary school located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas, United States. Booker T. Washington HSPVA enrolls students in grades 9-12 and is the Dallas Independent School District's arts magnet school.
Serving 970 students in grades 9-12, Booker T Washington Spva Magnet ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 970 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet's student population of 970 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
970 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Rankings
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#545 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
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
≥99%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Blue
School Mascot
Pegasus
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker T Washington Spva Magnet's ranking?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is ranked #545 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Booker T Washington Spva Magnet often compared to?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?
The graduation rate of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?
970 students attend Booker T Washington Spva Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Booker T Washington Spva Magnet offer ?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Booker T Washington Spva Magnet part of?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Booker T Washington Spva Magnet located?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
im verry interested in this school and am willing to do anything to join and expand my dream of visual arts
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