BOOKER T WASHINGTON SPVA MAGNET
BOOKER T WASHINGTON SPVA MAGNET is a public high school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 1,002 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, BOOKER T WASHINGTON SPVA MAGNET has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 for the Performing and Visual Arts (BTWHSPVA), located in the Dallas Independent School District, is a nationally acclaimed magnet school that offers a rigorous, dual-curriculum program. It is widely regarded as one of the premier arts institutions in the country, providing students with intensive professional training in a variety of disciplines, including dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and digital communications. The school’s mission is to foster a creative environment where students can pursue both academic excellence and artistic mastery, often collaborating with professional arts organizations and industry leaders.
The campus itself is a cultural hub in the Dallas arts district, designed to simulate a professional conservatory experience. By balancing a full load of college-preparatory academics with pre-professional arts instruction, the school prepares its graduates for success at top-tier universities, conservatories, and professional careers in the arts. Known for its high standards and competitive admissions process, Booker T. Washington attracts artistically gifted students from across the Dallas area who are dedicated to honing their craft and preparing for the demands of the modern creative industry.
For more information, contact BOOKER T WASHINGTON SPVA MAGNET at (972) 925-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75224
(972) 925-1200
http://www.dallasisd.org/bookert
BOOKER T WASHINGTON SPVA MAGNET is a public school in DALLAS, TX with about 1,002 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- DALLAS ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,002
- Teachers:
- 54.89
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 1,002 students
- White
- 42.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 29.6%
- Black or African American
- 22.0%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 71.2%
- Male
- 28.8%
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.