Booker T Washington High

Macon County
3803 M L K Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
656 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Booker T. Washington High School, located in Tuskegee, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the Macon County School District. With a deep historical connection to the legacy of its namesake—the renowned educator and civil rights leader Booker T. Washington—the school is committed to fostering academic excellence and character development within the local community. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce entry, emphasizing the importance of tradition, civic responsibility, and long-term student success.

As a vital part of the Tuskegee educational landscape, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. By integrating modern educational standards with the rich heritage of the area, Booker T. Washington High School strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens. For those looking to learn more about the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, or district initiatives, information is available through the official Macon County Schools website.
656
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    617 (94.1%)
  • Two or More
    21 (3.2%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (2.3%)
  • White
    2 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Macon County
Phone: (334)727-0073
Website: http://www.maconk12.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 527
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 100
Grade 8 112
Grade 9 100
Grade 10 108
Grade 11 122
Grade 12 114
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Macon County Area Vocational School
Macon County
0 Students
1902 Taylor Street
Tuskegee Inst, AL 36083 (2.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th