Serving 348 students in grades 9-12, Booker T. Washington High School - Health- Science ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 94%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-89%
94%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
18%
Black
99%
36%
White
n/a
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)60-64%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% GA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 94% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T. Washington High School - Health- Science?
The graduation rate of Booker T. Washington High School - Health- Science is 60-64%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 75%.
How many students attend Booker T. Washington High School - Health- Science?
348 students attend Booker T. Washington High School - Health- Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Booker T. Washington High School - Health- Science students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker T. Washington High School - Health- Science?
Booker T. Washington High School - Health- Science has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Booker T. Washington High School - Health- Science offer ?
Booker T. Washington High School - Health- Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Booker T. Washington High School - Health- Science part of?
Booker T. Washington High School - Health- Science is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
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