Booker T. Washington School, also known as District School #10 and Washington High School, is a historic school building located at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1914 and was designed by the firm of Miller & Yeager Architects.
Serving 71 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 4:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (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 71 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
A Place for New Beginnings
School Rankings
Booker T Washington Alt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T Washington Alt School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1599 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
11%
13%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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 #1599 out of 1,743 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 40-59%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Booker T Washington Alt School?
71 students attend Booker T Washington Alt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Booker T Washington Alt School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Booker T Washington Alt School?
Booker T Washington Alt School has a student ration of 4:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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