Serving 67 students in grades 6-12, Booker T Washington Alt School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker T Washington Alt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Booker T Washington Alt School's student population of 67 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Booker T Washington Alt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T Washington Alt School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1493 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
18%
13%
White
67%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker T Washington Alt School's ranking?
Booker T Washington Alt School is ranked #1493 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Booker T Washington Alt School often compared to?
Booker T Washington Alt Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terre Haute South Vigo High School, West Vigo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T Washington Alt School?
The graduation rate of Booker T Washington Alt School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Booker T Washington Alt School?
67 students attend Booker T Washington Alt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Booker T Washington Alt School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker T Washington Alt School?
Booker T Washington Alt School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Booker T Washington Alt School offer ?
Booker T Washington Alt School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Booker T Washington Alt School part of?
Booker T Washington Alt School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.
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