BOOKER T WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Booker T Washington High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Macon County school district, located in Tuskegee, AL with about 497 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Booker T Washington High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Booker T. Washington High School, located in Tuskegee, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the Macon County School District. With a deep historical connection to the legacy of its namesake—the renowned educator and civil rights leader Booker T. Washington—the school is committed to fostering academic excellence and character development within the local community. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce entry, emphasizing the importance of tradition, civic responsibility, and long-term student success.
As a vital part of the Tuskegee educational landscape, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. By integrating modern educational standards with the rich heritage of the area, Booker T. Washington High School strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens. For those looking to learn more about the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, or district initiatives, information is available through the official Macon County Schools website.
For more information, contact Booker T Washington High at (334) 727-0073 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-0073
http://www.maconk12.org
BOOKER T WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tuskegee, AL with about 497 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Macon County
- Total Students:
- 497
- Teachers:
- 29.55
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 497 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BOOKER T WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.6%
- White
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.9%
- Male
- 47.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.