Booker T. Washington High School vs. G W Carver High School
Should you attend Booker T. Washington High School or G W Carver High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Booker T. Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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G W Carver High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Overview
Serving 637 students in grades 9-12, Booker T. Washington 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 778 students in grades 9-12, G W Carver 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 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
637 students
778 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1187 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#993 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
17%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
9%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
148
215
Grade 10 Students
181
206
Grade 11 Students
158
182
Grade 12 Students
150
175
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
91%
88%
% White
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
90%
