BOOKER T WASHINGTON SPVA MAGNET

School Overview
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.
950
Total Students
57.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOOKER T WASHINGTON SPVA MAGNET
Demographic Student Count
White367
Hispanic336
Black186
Asian29
Two or More29
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    367 (38.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    336 (35.4 %)
  • Black
    186 (19.6 %)
  • Asian
    29 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DALLAS ISD
Phone: (972)925-1200
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/bookert
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 950
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 358
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Grade 9 242
Grade 10 243
Grade 11 246
Grade 12 219

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BOOKER T WASHINGTON SPVA MAGNET
Grade Student Count
Grade 9242
Grade 10243
Grade 11246
Grade 12219
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BOOKER T WASHINGTON SPVA MAGNET
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female70774.4%
Male24325.6%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)