Enrollment
492
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010243000504
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Booker T Washington Magnet High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Booker T Washington Magnet High School is a mid-sized high school in Montgomery, Alabama, enrolling 492 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 92% of Alabama schools and 21% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.9% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Alabama average.
With 492 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 87 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #80, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and White (10%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 492 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Montgomery's high schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students): Booker T Washington Magnet High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 18.9:1).
Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students) and Carver Senior High School (1,553 students) alongside Booker T Washington Magnet High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Booker T Washington Magnet High School compares
Booker T Washington Magnet High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,430
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Booker T Washington Magnet High School.
$11,430
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 55.2%
Federal 25.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Booker T Washington Magnet High School a good school?
Booker T Washington Magnet High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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