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#1174 of 1,288 schools in LA
Booker T. Washington High School
High School · Kipp Booker T. Washington · New Orleans, LA
A Kipp Booker T. Washington charter high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1201 South Roman St., New Orleans, LA 70125
- Math 5% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Booker T. Washington High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Booker T. Washington High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,956
Median home value
$428,600
Median rent
$1,292/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
45.6%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunities AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 12 | 0.4 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| The Net Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 8–12 | 0.9 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| International High School of New OrleansCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HSCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 623 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kipp Booker T. Washington
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,448NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Booker T. Washington High School is listed in KIPP Booker T. Washington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Booker T. Washington High School
Booker T. Washington High School is a public high school in New Orleans, LA, part of Kipp Booker T. Washington, serving approximately 637 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,174 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Booker T. Washington High School
What grades does Booker T. Washington High School serve?
Booker T. Washington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Booker T. Washington High School?
Booker T. Washington High School has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Booker T. Washington High School rank in LA?
Booker T. Washington High School ranks #1,174 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Booker T. Washington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Booker T. Washington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Booker T. Washington High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Booker T. Washington High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Booker T. Washington High School a charter school?
Yes, Booker T. Washington High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Booker T. Washington High School a Title I school?
No, Booker T. Washington High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Booker T. Washington High School?
86.0% of students at Booker T. Washington High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 637
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.7%
- Phone
- (504) 410-5289
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70125)
- 18,422
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 35
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70125; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025, multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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