Booker T. Washington High School

Booker T. Washington High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
45 Whitehouse Dr SW,  Atlanta, GA
West End Neighborhood
Atlanta Public Schools
4.4
862 Students
C
Niche Grade
Booker T. Washington High School is a public institution serving students in grades 9 through 12. Founded in 1924, the school was the first public secondary school in Atlanta for African Americans. Over the years, the school has continued to gain distinction, including being the alma mater of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Booker T. is noted as the first school to receive STEM certification within the Atlanta public school system. It promotes scientific inquiry and engineering design to encourage critical thinking and aid the students in developing transferable skills that aid them in engaging and advancing in the real world. The school provides various programs, including traditional gifted/talented programs, JROTC, HOSA Future Health Professionals program and Career, Technical and Agricultural Education pathways (CTAE). Students can pursue advanced college credits through the distinguished institutions of Clark Atlanta University, Georgia State University, Atlanta Metropolitan State College and Atlanta Technical College. With a strong head start, students prepare to excel in higher education and life.

School Details

Head of School
Tasharah Wilson
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.18
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
C
College Prep
B
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.18
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
17%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
470
Verbal
480
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
16
Reading
19
Science
17
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
5.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
2
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
424:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Black
96.6%
Hispanic
1.4%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
<1%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 262 Students
Albany State University 183 Students
Clark Atlanta University 180 Students
University of Georgia 155 Students
Columbus State University 154 Students
Savannah State University 143 Students
University of West Georgia 139 Students
Clayton State University 133 Students
Spelman College 129 Students
Emory University 117 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 99 Students
Nursing 84 Students
Biology 64 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 34 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Small Business Management 22 Students
Cosmetology 19 Students
Dental Hygiene 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 55 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/1/2024
Attending Booker T Washington High School has had a profound impact on me by expanding my perspectives and challenging me to grow both academically and personally.Ive developed critical skills and discovered many new interest like joining dance . Although the school is in rough area in Atlanta , it is a challenge everyday not knowing what may happen.The guidance from teachers and counselors encourages me everyday to set higher goals for myself and to strive for excellence.I would love to see the change in the student behavior, we have a lot of students who doesn't see their potential and is blinded by community issues .
5.0 Senior
11/22/2020
I love my school. We have amazing school spirit and every student at Washington will go above and beyond for their school. We all aspire to have a certain greatness in life. There isn't a day that goes by that you don't see us supporting our school and especially to sports that happens at Washington. We are all one big family that will always be there for eachother. There is not a doubt that we won't go hard for our school. We have a great Early College program where we don't tolerate C's in our college classes. The teachers are very understanding to the students and our problems. We have many school officers at our school to protect us because of us being based in the part of Atlanta that we are in. There is no problem with having fun at Washington. Everyone at Washington just about know each other and when there is a new face they won't feel left out. You will always make new friends at Washington and I am proud to say that I will graduate from Booker T Washington High School.
4.0 Senior
3/25/2020
My name is Rachel Kelli Martin and I'm a high school senior these year at Booker T. Washington. I have had good experiences with Booker T Washington while enjoying their clubs. I've been in there robotics club for four years now We get to travel and meet people from all over the world I am a manufacturer and safety captain this year. They cancelled robotics for the rest of the year but, I want to come back as a mentor nert year. You asked if it's anyting I don't like at Booker T Washington well it's the bullying my friends and I get it alot but I keep going.
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