- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, TX
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Booker T Washington Spva Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481623001242
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 53
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T Washington Spva Magnet ranks #9 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet held near 963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 481623001242 · Dallas, TX High · MID · TRAD
970 enr · 17.3:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet held near 963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 970
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
970 students
What this shows Booker T Washington Spva Magnet reports 970 students on the CCD universe file.
How Booker T Washington Spva Magnet compares
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 970 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
970
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Texas average of 61.9%
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
African American 20.3%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Booker T Washington Spva Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Booker T Washington Spva Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~970 students)
Frequently asked questions about Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
How many students attend Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet has 970 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 950 (2022-23) → 963 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?
26.0% of students at Booker T Washington Spva Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is White at 37.6% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Spva Magnet rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T Washington Spva Magnet ranks #9 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Booker T Washington Spva Magnet, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.