Booker T. Washington High School is a public high school in Atlanta, Georgia. Named for the famous educator Booker T. Washington, the school opened in September 1924 under the auspices of the Atlanta Board of Education, with the late Charles Lincoln Harper as principal.
Serving 859 students in grades 9-12, Booker T. Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker T. Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Booker T. Washington High School's student population of 859 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
859 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Booker T. Washington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T. Washington High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2150 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
95%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker T. Washington High School's ranking?
Booker T. Washington High School is ranked #2150 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Booker T. Washington High School often compared to?
Booker T. Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T. Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Booker T. Washington High School is 74%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Booker T. Washington High School?
859 students attend Booker T. Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Booker T. Washington High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker T. Washington High School?
Booker T. Washington High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Booker T. Washington High School offer ?
Booker T. Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Booker T. Washington High School part of?
Booker T. Washington High School is part of Atlanta School District.
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