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Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts
  • Public, Magnet
  • DALLAS, TX
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Magnet School
Dallas Independent School District

Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts

#1 in Best High Schools for the Arts in Texas
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Administration
      A
    7. Sports
      unavailable
    8. Food
      B minus
    9. Resources & Facilities
      A
    Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts is a top rated, public, magnet school located in DALLAS, TX. It has 999 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 62% of students are at least proficient in math and 91% in reading.
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    (972) 925-1200
    3434 S R L THORNTON
    DALLAS, TX 75224
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    Dallas Independent School District
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    91%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    62%
    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1200
    456 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    219 responses
    AP Enrollment
    66%
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    Downtown
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      B minus
    3. Housing
      D minus
    Median Household Income
    $91,535
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,769
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $1,668,300
    National
    $244,900
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    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    999
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    32%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    19:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $53,985
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    18%
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
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    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $12,273 / year
    National
    $12,239
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