Booker T. Washington High School

856 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Booker T. Washington High School, located in the historic Atlanta University Center area, holds the distinction of being the first public high school for African Americans in the state of Georgia. Since its establishment in 1924, it has served as a cornerstone of the Atlanta community, producing generations of influential leaders, civil rights activists, and scholars. Its deep-rooted history is woven into the fabric of the city, and the school continues to honor its legacy by fostering academic excellence and social responsibility among its students.

Today, the school operates as part of the Atlanta Public Schools system and offers a comprehensive educational experience that blends its storied heritage with modern academic initiatives. Students at Booker T. Washington have access to a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and specialized programs designed to prepare them for post-secondary success. By focusing on personal growth and community engagement, the school remains committed to empowering its diverse student body to become the next generation of innovators and leaders.

856

Total Students

71.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Booker T. Washington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	21
Black	811
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

Black
811 (94.7%)
Hispanic
21 (2.5%)
Two or More
15 (1.8%)
White
5 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-4600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	856
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 9 295

Grade 10 211

Grade 11 194

Grade 12 156