B. T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Booker T. Washington High School, located in the Soulsville neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, is a historic institution with a legacy deeply rooted in the African American community. As part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, the school has long served as a focal point for academic and social development in the area. It is well-known for its rich heritage, having produced many influential alumni, and it continues to provide a comprehensive public education experience aimed at preparing students for college and career readiness in a modern urban environment.

The school’s curriculum focuses on a diverse range of academic subjects and extracurricular activities designed to foster student engagement and personal growth. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, B. T. Washington High emphasizes the importance of community involvement and educational excellence. For those seeking current information regarding academic calendars, sports programs, enrollment procedures, or specific administrative details, the official Memphis-Shelby County Schools website remains the primary hub for updates and institutional documentation.

715 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126-3910
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B. T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Memphis, TN with about 487 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
487
Teachers:
40.9
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 487 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending B. T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.9%
Two or more races
1.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
White
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

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.