KIPP BOOKER T WASHINGTON

KIPP Booker T Washington is a Title I public charter secondary school that is part of the KIPP Booker T. Washington school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 226 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 10th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, KIPP Booker T Washington has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

KIPP Booker T. Washington High School is a public charter high school located in the Central City neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana. As part of the KIPP New Orleans Schools network, the institution is designed to provide a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum aimed at closing the achievement gap. The school operates with a focus on high academic standards, strong character development, and a "college-bound" culture, utilizing a longer school day and year to ensure students have the necessary support to succeed in higher education and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant emphasis on community and the legacy of its namesake, Booker T. Washington. The campus serves as a modern hub for student development, offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and arts programs intended to foster a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing both individualized instruction and community engagement, KIPP Booker T. Washington strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and personal resilience required to navigate post-secondary life and professional career paths.

For more information, contact KIPP Booker T Washington at (504) 609-2283 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.