Booker T. Washington Senior High School is a normal four year High School located at 1200 NW 6th Avenue in Miami, Florida, United States. It is located in the Overtown neighborhood, and serves families in the Overtown, Downtown, Park West, and Arts & Entertainment District neighborhoods.
Serving 1,036 students in grades 9-12, Booker T. Washington Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,036 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Booker T. Washington Senior High School's student population of 1,036 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,036 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1926
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Motto
Not the Largest but the Best
School Rankings
Booker T. Washington Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T. Washington Senior High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3540 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
66%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tornado
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker T. Washington Senior High School's ranking?
Booker T. Washington Senior High School is ranked #3540 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Booker T. Washington Senior High School often compared to?
Booker T. Washington Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miami Jackson Senior High School, Miami Northwestern Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T. Washington Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Booker T. Washington Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Booker T. Washington Senior High School?
1,036 students attend Booker T. Washington Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Booker T. Washington Senior High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker T. Washington Senior High School?
Booker T. Washington Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Booker T. Washington Senior High School offer ?
Booker T. Washington Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Booker T. Washington Senior High School part of?
Booker T. Washington Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Booker T. Washington Senior High School located?
Booker T. Washington Senior High School is located in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Overtown.
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