The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)10-14%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)6-9%
66%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
3%
Black
(09-10)100%
46%
White
(09-10)n/a
48%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
90%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average).
How many students attend Booker T. Washington High School?
160 students attend Booker T. Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Booker T. Washington High School students are Black.
What grades does Booker T. Washington High School offer ?
Booker T. Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Booker T. Washington High School part of?
Booker T. Washington High School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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