Public high schoolGrades 9–12Dallas ISDMagnet

Booker T Washington Spva Magnet

3434 S R L Thornton, Dallas, TX 75224 · (972) 925-1200

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98 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (A 97).
970students
17.6students per teacher
95.8%attendance
4thof 36 Dallas ISD high schools
Find homes near this school All Dallas ISD schools
BABAAFARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Booker T Washington Spva Magnet has earned an A in 5 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 98

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressA · 96

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 98

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level99%
Meets grade level89%
Dallas ISD high schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level44%
100%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
99%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

970students in 2024–25Up 1% from 963 the year before
17.6students per teacher55 full-time teachers
26.2average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
8.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$74,359average teacher base pay
38.5%from low-income familiesDallas ISD high schools: 88.7%
9%English learners
34.8%in gifted & talented
7.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 37.6%Hispanic 36.5%African American 20.3%Asian 2.7%Two or More Races 2.6%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BLife School Oak CliffLife School · 84 · 0.1 mi ASouth Oak Cliff High SchoolDallas ISD · 91 · 0.8 mi BUplift Wisdom Prep High SchoolUplift Education · 86 · 1.8 mi ANew Tech High School at B F Darrell High SchoolDallas ISD · 94 · 1.9 mi AKathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate AcademyDallas ISD · 97 · 2.8 mi FGateway Charter Academy - Middle School - High SchoolGateway Charter Academy · 59 · 3.0 mi PBishop Dunne Catholic SchoolPrivate · 6–12 · 1.7 mi PSt. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 2.1 mi PAdvanced Preparatory InternationalPrivate · 8–12 · 2.8 mi
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Questions about Booker T Washington Spva Magnet

What is Booker T Washington Spva Magnet’s TEA rating?

Booker T Washington Spva Magnet earned an A (98 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (97) in 2025.

What grades does Booker T Washington Spva Magnet serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 3434 S R L Thornton in Dallas.

How many students go to Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?

970 students in 2024–25, up 1% from 963 the year before. There are about 18 students for every teacher.

How does Booker T Washington Spva Magnet compare with other Dallas ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 4th of 36 Dallas ISD high schools (tied with 6 others). 50% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.