Booker T Washington Magnet High School

School Overview
Booker T. Washington Magnet High School (BTW), located in the historic Garden District of Montgomery, Alabama, is a premier secondary institution recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum and specialized focus on the arts. As a magnet school within the Montgomery Public Schools system, it attracts highly motivated students from across the district who are selected through a competitive application process. The school is widely regarded for fostering a creative and intellectually stimulating environment that emphasizes both high-level scholarship and individual talent development.

The school offers a diverse range of specialized "majors," including dance, theater, visual arts, instrumental and vocal music, and television production, allowing students to integrate professional-level artistic training with their core academic studies. Beyond its arts programming, Booker T. Washington is frequently lauded for its academic excellence, boasting high graduation rates and a strong track record of college matriculation. By combining a demanding college-preparatory environment with a platform for artistic expression, the school serves as a flagship institution for students seeking a well-rounded and disciplined educational experience.
392
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Demographic Student Count
White56
Hispanic23
Black289
Asian19
Two or More5
  • Black
    289 (73.7 %)
  • White
    56 (14.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (5.9 %)
  • Asian
    19 (4.8 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Montgomery County
Phone: (334)269-3617
Website: http://www.btw.mps-al.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 200
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 109
Grade 10 94
Grade 11 96
Grade 12 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9109
Grade 1094
Grade 1196
Grade 1293
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28973.7%
Male10326.3%