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Booker T. Washington High School vs. Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

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School Overview

School
Booker T. Washington High School
1514 East Zion Street
Tulsa, OK 74106
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School
2906 East 41st Street
Tulsa, OK 74105
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Booker T. Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Thomas Edison Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,285 students in grades 9-12, Booker T. Washington High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (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 22:1 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 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Serving 1,089 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Edison Preparatory High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,285 students
1,089 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Booker T. Washington High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Booker T. Washington High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Booker T. Washington High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tulsa School District and the state of Oklahoma, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tulsa School District and the state of Oklahoma, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#155 out of 1680 schools in OK
(Top 10%)
#650 out of 1680 schools in OK
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Booker T. Washington High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Top 20% in OK)
18%
(Bottom 50% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Booker T. Washington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 5% in OK)
45%
(Top 20% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Booker T. Washington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 30% in OK)
32%
(Top 50% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Booker T. Washington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 1% in OK)(20-21 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 30% in OK)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Booker T. Washington High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Booker T. Washington High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
348
303
Grade 10 Students
347
273
Grade 11 Students
299
268
Grade 12 Students
291
245

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Booker T. Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Booker T. Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Booker T. Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
29%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Booker T. Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
30%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Booker T. Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Booker T. Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.76
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Booker T. Washington High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Booker T. Washington High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Booker T. Washington High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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