Serving 177 students in grades 9-12, Booker T Washington Pcs High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 50%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
177 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤10%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
93%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)45-49%
62%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Booker T Washington PCS School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% DC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T Washington Pcs High School?
The graduation rate of Booker T Washington Pcs High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 62%.
How many students attend Booker T Washington Pcs High School?
177 students attend Booker T Washington Pcs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Booker T Washington Pcs High School students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Booker T Washington Pcs High School offer ?
Booker T Washington Pcs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Booker T Washington Pcs High School part of?
Booker T Washington Pcs High School is part of Booker T Washington PCS School District.
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