- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shreveport, LA
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School
Federal NCES profile for Booker T. Washington New Technology High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220030000208
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #8 of 10
- high schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T. Washington New Technology High School ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030000208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 220030000208 · Shreveport, LA High · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 18.5:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students)
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Captain Shreve
Captain Shreve High School
1,658 students
- C.E. Byrd High
C.E. Byrd High School
1,517 students
- Walnut Hill El
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
1,480 students
- Turner Element
Turner Elementary Middle School
1,437 students
- Magnolia Schoo
Magnolia School of Excellence
1,430 students
- This school
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School
722 students
What this shows Booker T. Washington New Technology High School reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Booker T. Washington New Technology High School compares
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 33% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 44 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Booker T. Washington New Technology High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caddo Parish reports $14,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Booker T. Washington New Technology High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Shreve High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C.E. Byrd High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Elementary Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia School of Excellence | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Booker T. Washington New Technology High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,517
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,430
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Shreveport
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Captain Shreve High School
Standard public school
1,658 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
C.E. Byrd High School
Standard public school
1,517 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Huntington High School
Standard public school
1,345 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Northwood High School
Standard public school
989 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Southwood High School
Standard public school
971 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 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 (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about Booker T. Washington New Technology High School
How many students attend Booker T. Washington New Technology High School?
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School has 722 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shreveport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 786 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington New Technology High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington New Technology High School is 18.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Booker T. Washington New Technology High School?
83.2% of students at Booker T. Washington New Technology High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booker T. Washington New Technology High School?
The largest demographic group at Booker T. Washington New Technology High School is African American at 95.8% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booker T. Washington New Technology High School?
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 New Technology High School rank among high schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T. Washington New Technology High School ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Shreveport, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Shreveport on the city page.
What other schools are in Caddo Parish?
Besides Booker T. Washington New Technology High School, Caddo Parish also operates Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students), C.E. Byrd High School (1,517 students), and Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School (1,480 students). See the Caddo Parish district page for the complete list.