Serving 736 students in grades 9-12, Kipp Booker T Washington ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Booker T Washington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Kipp Booker T Washington's student population of 736 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 180% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Booker T Washington ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Booker T Washington is 0.10, which is less 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
#1193 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
95%
42%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Booker T Washington's ranking?
Kipp Booker T Washington is ranked #1193 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Kipp Booker T Washington often compared to?
Kipp Booker T Washingtonis often viewed alongside schools like Edna Karr High School, G W Carver High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kipp Booker T Washington?
The graduation rate of Kipp Booker T Washington is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Kipp Booker T Washington?
736 students attend Kipp Booker T Washington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Kipp Booker T Washington students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Booker T Washington?
Kipp Booker T Washington has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kipp Booker T Washington offer ?
Kipp Booker T Washington offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kipp Booker T Washington part of?
Kipp Booker T Washington is part of KIPP Booker T Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Booker T Washington located?
Kipp Booker T Washington is located in the Central City neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 3 other public schools located in Central City.
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