- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norfolk, VA
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510267001079
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booker T Washington High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Booker T Washington High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T Washington High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Norfolk, VA.
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510267001079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Booker T Washington High held near 955 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 510267001079 · Norfolk, VA High · MID · TRAD
904 enr · 14.6:1 · 93.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Granby High (1,980 students)
Booker T Washington High held near 955 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Booker T Washington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granby High
Granby High
1,980 students
- Matthew Fontai
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
1,713 students
- Norview High
Norview High
1,585 students
- Norview Middle
Norview Middle
1,196 students
- Blair Middle
Blair Middle
1,141 students
- This school
Booker T Washington High
904 students
What this shows Booker T Washington High reports 904 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 Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 63% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 904 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
904
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,341
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 213 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
White 7.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Booker T Washington High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norfolk City Public Schools reports $16,341 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matthew Fontaine Maury High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blair Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Norfolk
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Granby High
Standard public school
1,980 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
Standard public school
1,713 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Norview High
Standard public school
1,585 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Lake Taylor High
Standard public school
1,107 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~904 students)
Frequently asked questions about Booker T Washington High
How many students attend Booker T Washington High?
Booker T Washington High has 904 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norfolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 947 (2022-23) → 955 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker T Washington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker T Washington High is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Booker T Washington High?
93.9% of students at Booker T Washington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
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 76.4% of enrollment, in Norfolk, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booker T Washington High?
Booker T Washington High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 high schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T Washington High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Norfolk, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Norfolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norfolk City Public Schools?
Besides Booker T Washington High, Norfolk City Public Schools also operates Granby High (1,980 students), Matthew Fontaine Maury High (1,713 students), and Norview High (1,585 students). See the Norfolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.