Booker T Washington Magnet High School
492 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 51 |
| Hispanic | 26 |
| Black | 376 |
| Asian | 28 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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Black376 (76.4%)
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White51 (10.4%)
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Asian28 (5.7%)
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Hispanic26 (5.3%)
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Two or More8 (1.6%)
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American Indian3 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 100 |
| Grade 10 | 157 |
| Grade 11 | 133 |
| Grade 12 | 102 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 357 | 72.6% |
| Male | 135 | 27.4% |
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