Booker T. Washington High School in New Orleans, LA

At a glance

Reported students

532

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–13

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana high enrollment

46th percentile

Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

532

Booker T. Washington High School: 532 reported students.

State peer staffing position

61st percentile

14.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 741
Teachers (FTE): 61
Student–teacher ratio: 12.1:1

What the reported data says about Booker T. Washington High School

Booker T. Washington High School is a public high school serving grades 09–13 in New Orleans. It is one of 1 current school records connected to KIPP Booker T. Washington. NCES reports 532 students for 2024–25.

Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Louisiana median of 14.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (91.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.2%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Booker T. Washington High School

1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.2%
Students with disabilities: 16.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 86.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White1.1%
Hispanic6.2%
Black91.5%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Multiracial0.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

7 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Booker T. Washington High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Opportunities Academy High · Charter · Opportunities Academy	12–12	93	0.4 mi
The NET Charter High School High · Charter · The NET Charter High School	08–12	213	0.9 mi
New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS High · Charter · New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS	09–13	627	1.1 mi
Warren Easton Charter High School High · Charter · Warren Easton Charter Foundation Inc.	09–13	1,138	1.3 mi
Walter L. Cohen High School High · Charter · Walter L. Cohen High School	09–13	413	1.4 mi
Eleanor McMain Secondary School High · Charter · Eleanor McMain Secondary School	09–13	690	1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Booker T. Washington High School

What grades does Booker T. Washington High School serve?

Booker T. Washington High School reports grades 09–13 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in KIPP Booker T. Washington.

How many students attend Booker T. Washington High School?

Booker T. Washington High School reported 532 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 741 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington High School?

The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 532 students and 36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 14.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Booker T. Washington High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Booker T. Washington High School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Booker T. Washington High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

86.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Booker T. Washington High School in?

Booker T. Washington High School is part of KIPP Booker T. Washington, based in New Orleans, LA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Booker T. Washington High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Opportunities Academy (0.4 mi), The NET Charter High School (0.9 mi), New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.