B. T. Washington High

schools.scsk12.org/btwashington-hs

477 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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.

477

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for B. T. Washington High
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	8
Black	464
Two or More	5

Black
464 (97.3 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.7 %)
Two or More
5 (1.0 %)

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:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-7240
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/btwashington-hs
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 37

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 66

Grade 9 82

Grade 10 79

Grade 11 67

Grade 12 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for B. T. Washington High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	37
Grade 7	66
Grade 8	66
Grade 9	82
Grade 10	79
Grade 11	67
Grade 12	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for B. T. Washington High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	50.1%
Male	238	49.9%

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