Serving 786 students in grades 9-12, Booker T. Washington New Technology High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 786 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School's student population of 786 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
786 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T. Washington New Technology High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1211 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
96%
41%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker T. Washington New Technology High School's ranking?
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School is ranked #1211 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Booker T. Washington New Technology High School often compared to?
Booker T. Washington New Technology High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C.e. Byrd High School, Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy, Huntington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T. Washington New Technology High School?
The graduation rate of Booker T. Washington New Technology High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Booker T. Washington New Technology High School?
786 students attend Booker T. Washington New Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Booker T. Washington New Technology High School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker T. Washington New Technology High School?
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Booker T. Washington New Technology High School offer ?
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Booker T. Washington New Technology High School part of?
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Booker T. Washington New Technology High School located?
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School is located in the Allendale Lakeside neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Allendale Lakeside.
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