BOOKER T WASHINGTON SPVA MAGNET

School Overview
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (BTWHSPVA), located in the Dallas Independent School District, is a nationally acclaimed magnet school that offers a rigorous, dual-curriculum program. It is widely regarded as one of the premier arts institutions in the country, providing students with intensive professional training in a variety of disciplines, including dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and digital communications. The school’s mission is to foster a creative environment where students can pursue both academic excellence and artistic mastery, often collaborating with professional arts organizations and industry leaders.

The campus itself is a cultural hub in the Dallas arts district, designed to simulate a professional conservatory experience. By balancing a full load of college-preparatory academics with pre-professional arts instruction, the school prepares its graduates for success at top-tier universities, conservatories, and professional careers in the arts. Known for its high standards and competitive admissions process, Booker T. Washington attracts artistically gifted students from across the Dallas area who are dedicated to honing their craft and preparing for the demands of the modern creative industry.
970
Total Students
55.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOOKER T WASHINGTON SPVA MAGNET
Demographic Student Count
White365
Hispanic354
Black197
Asian26
Two or More25
American Indian3
  • White
    365 (37.6%)
  • Hispanic
    354 (36.5%)
  • Black
    197 (20.3%)
  • Asian
    26 (2.7%)
  • Two or More
    25 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DALLAS ISD
Phone: (972)925-1200
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/bookert
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 970
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 358
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Grade 9 229
Grade 10 273
Grade 11 238
Grade 12 230

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BOOKER T WASHINGTON SPVA MAGNET
Grade Student Count
Grade 9229
Grade 10273
Grade 11238
Grade 12230
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BOOKER T WASHINGTON SPVA MAGNET
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female72975.2%
Male24124.8%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)