Booker T Washington Magnet High School

School Overview
Booker T. Washington Magnet High School (BTW), located in the historic Garden District of Montgomery, Alabama, is a premier secondary institution recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum and specialized focus on the arts. As a magnet school within the Montgomery Public Schools system, it attracts highly motivated students from across the district who are selected through a competitive application process. The school is widely regarded for fostering a creative and intellectually stimulating environment that emphasizes both high-level scholarship and individual talent development.

The school offers a diverse range of specialized "majors," including dance, theater, visual arts, instrumental and vocal music, and television production, allowing students to integrate professional-level artistic training with their core academic studies. Beyond its arts programming, Booker T. Washington is frequently lauded for its academic excellence, boasting high graduation rates and a strong track record of college matriculation. By combining a demanding college-preparatory environment with a platform for artistic expression, the school serves as a flagship institution for students seeking a well-rounded and disciplined educational experience.
492
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Demographic Student Count
White51
Hispanic26
Black376
Asian28
Two or More8
American Indian3
  • Black
    376 (76.4%)
  • White
    51 (10.4%)
  • Asian
    28 (5.7%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6%)
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: Montgomery County
Phone: (334)269-3617
Website: http://www.btw.mps-al.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 200
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 100
Grade 10 157
Grade 11 133
Grade 12 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9100
Grade 10157
Grade 11133
Grade 12102
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35772.6%
Male13527.4%