- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tuskegee, AL
Booker T Washington High
Federal NCES profile for Booker T Washington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010219001811
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booker T Washington High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tuskegee · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Booker T Washington High has class sizes larger than 86% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T Washington High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tuskegee, AL.
School address
District: Macon County · Alabama
NCES ID 010219001811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Booker T Washington High held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010219001811 · Tuskegee, AL High · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 20.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington Carver Elementary School (406 students)
Booker T Washington High held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Booker T Washington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Booker T Washington High
656 students
- George Washing
George Washington Carver Elementary School
406 students
- Tuskegee Publi 261
Tuskegee Public Elementary
261 students
- Notasulga High 258
Notasulga High School
258 students
- Tuskegee Insti 213
Tuskegee Institute Middle School
213 students
- Dc Wolfe Schoo 111
Dc Wolfe School
111 students
What this shows Booker T Washington High reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Booker T Washington High compares
Booker T Washington High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 70% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 86% in Alabama - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,599
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 94.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
White 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Booker T Washington High is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Macon County reports $17,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Booker T Washington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuskegee Public Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Notasulga High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuskegee Institute Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dc Wolfe School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Booker T Washington High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Booker T Washington High
How many students attend Booker T Washington High?
Booker T Washington High has 656 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tuskegee, AL. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker T Washington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker T Washington High is 20.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Booker T Washington High?
100.0% of students at Booker T Washington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booker T Washington High?
The largest demographic group at Booker T Washington High is African American at 94.1% of enrollment, in Tuskegee, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booker T Washington High?
Booker T Washington High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Booker T Washington High rank among public schools in Tuskegee?
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T Washington High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tuskegee, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Macon County?
Besides Booker T Washington High, Macon County also operates George Washington Carver Elementary School (406 students), Tuskegee Public Elementary (261 students), and Notasulga High School (258 students). See the Macon County district page for the complete list.