- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montgomery, AL
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Federal NCES profile for Booker T Washington Magnet High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010243000504
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booker T Washington Magnet High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Booker T Washington Magnet High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T Washington Magnet High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243000504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+113 students YoY
Booker T Washington Magnet High School grew from 392 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (+28.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+113 students YoY 010243000504 · Montgomery, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 21.4:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Booker T Washington Magnet High School grew from 392 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (+28.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Booker T Washington Magnet High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- This school 492
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
492 students
What this shows Booker T Washington Magnet High School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Booker T Washington Magnet High School compares
Booker T Washington Magnet High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 64% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 92% in Alabama - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.4%
White 10.4%
Asian 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Booker T Washington Magnet High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Booker T Washington Magnet High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Booker T Washington Magnet High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Montgomery
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jefferson Davis High School
Standard public school
1,587 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Carver Senior High School
Standard public school
1,553 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Lee High School
Standard public school
1,282 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Park Crossing High School
Standard public school
882 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Lanier Senior High School
Standard public school
798 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Standard public school
550 students 17.7:1 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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Booker T Washington Magnet High School
How many students attend Booker T Washington Magnet High School?
Booker T Washington Magnet High School has 492 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montgomery, AL. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), up 113.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker T Washington Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker T Washington Magnet High School is 21.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Booker T Washington Magnet High School?
20.9% of students at Booker T Washington Magnet High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booker T Washington Magnet High School?
The largest demographic group at Booker T Washington Magnet High School is African American at 76.4% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booker T Washington Magnet High School?
Booker T Washington Magnet High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Magnet High School rank among high schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T Washington Magnet High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Booker T Washington Magnet High School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.