Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts is a public secondary school located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas, United States. Booker T. Washington HSPVA enrolls students in grades 9-12 and is the Dallas Independent School District's arts magnet school.
Serving 963 students in grades 9-12, Booker T Washington Spva Magnet ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet's student population of 963 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
963 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Black, Blue
School Rankings
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#909 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
39%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pegasus
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker T Washington Spva Magnet's ranking?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is ranked #909 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Booker T Washington Spva Magnet often compared to?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?
The graduation rate of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?
963 students attend Booker T Washington Spva Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Booker T Washington Spva Magnet offer ?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Booker T Washington Spva Magnet part of?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Booker T Washington Spva Magnet located?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
School Reviews
5 10/31/2011
im verry interested in this school and am willing to do anything to join and expand my dream of visual arts
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