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Booker T Washington Alt Sch

3707 S 7th St, Terre Haute, IN 47802Vigo County School Corp →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
67
Students
Total enrolled
70%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 20% vs nat'l
$13,631
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
2.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 81% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 67 students in grades 06–12 in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,631 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Booker T Washington Alt Sch is a small high in Terre Haute, Indiana, serving grades 06–12 with 67 students. The district invests $13,631 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 70% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Booker T Washington Alt Sch

67
Total Students
2.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
79%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution31 male · 36 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility79%
National avg 52% · 53 students
Student Composition
67%
18%
White67%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black18%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 181209002344

Academic Outcomes at Booker T Washington Alt Sch

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
60-79
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
70%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 27th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 47802

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,631Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,631
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,998
Student Support$2,590
Administration$1,636
Operations$2,045
Other$1,363
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,631 spent per student, an estimated $6,038 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
23%
State government
64.5%
Local (property tax)
22.6%
Federal programs
13.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 70% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 79% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lost Creek Elementary SchoolDixie Bee Elementary SchoolTerre Town Elementary SchoolSugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch
+12 more
↓
Middle
Otter Creek Middle SchoolWoodrow Wilson Middle SchoolHoney Creek Middle SchoolSarah Scott Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Terre Haute South Vigo High SchoolTerre Haute North Vigo High SchoolWest Vigo High School
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyVigo County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictVigo County School Corp →
Phone: (812)462-4427
NCES ID: 181209002344
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Terre Haute seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Vigo County School Corp
High
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
1,610 students · 09–12
● 40 opp51% FRL
High
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
1,507 students · 09–12
● 38 opp51% FRL
Mid
Otter Creek Middle School
787 students · 06–08
● 41 opp65% FRL
Elem
Lost Creek Elementary School
735 students · PK–05
47% FRL
Mid
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
701 students · 06–08
62% FRL
Mid
Honey Creek Middle School
664 students · 06–08
● 40 opp39% FRL
Elem
Dixie Bee Elementary School
587 students · KG–05
● 40 opp42% FRL
Elem
Terre Town Elementary School
556 students · PK–05
● 41 opp82% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3707 S 7th St, Terre Haute, IN 47802
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.