Booker T. Washington High School

What Booker T. Washington High School does

Booker T. Washington High School is a public magnet high school operated by Tulsa Public Schools and located at 1514 E. Zion St., Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school was originally founded in 1913 as a four-room building serving the African-American community of North Tulsa and was converted to a magnet model in 1973 as the centerpiece of the district's desegregation program. It serves approximately 1,400 students in grades 9-12, admitting roughly 350 freshmen each year through a competitive process that requires a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and MAP scores at or above the 35th percentile, with quadrant-based allocation of seats across Tulsa. Booker T. Washington has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education four times (1983, 2009, 2016, 2023) and was ranked the top high school in Oklahoma by U.S. News in 2023.

The school's academic portfolio centers on exclusive International Baccalaureate programming, specifically the IB Diploma Programme (one of only two in Oklahoma) and the IB Middle Years Programme (the only one in Oklahoma), supplemented by 25+ Advanced Placement courses and dual-credit pathways with Tulsa Community College, University of Tulsa, Oklahoma State University, and Rogers State University. Industry certifications are available through Tulsa Technology Center, and the school operates Air Force JROTC unit OK-942. Beyond academics, the school runs a competitive athletics program with multiple state championships, a comprehensive fine arts curriculum spanning visual arts, music, theater, film, and speech and debate, and over 40 student clubs and organizations. Communication is handled through standard K-12 platforms including PowerSchool, Canvas, School Messenger, Talking Points, Remind, and Peachjar digital flyers, with no proprietary technology stack.

The business model is that of a publicly funded institution rather than a commercial enterprise. Core educational services are financed through Tulsa Public Schools district allocation, state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants, with no tuition charged to families. Ancillary, non-tuition fees are nominal: a $10 annual student parking permit, $0.10-per-sheet library printing, and a one-time locker lock purchase. Supplemental funding flows through the independent BTW Foundation for Excellence, a 501(c)(3) established in 1993 that funds academic enrichment grants and teaching positions, and through PTSA and booster club activity. Distribution is via the competitive magnet admissions funnel rather than sales channels, and the institution generates no commercial revenue.

Name

Booker T. Washington High School

Legal name

Booker T. Washington High School

Website

https://btw.tulsaschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Booker T. Washington High School is a public magnet high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving approximately 1,400 students in grades 9-12 through competitive admissions. It offers exclusive International Baccalaureate programmes, 25+ Advanced Placement courses, dual credit with four universities, and championship athletics and fine arts programs.

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Product category

Secondary Education (Public Magnet High School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Magnet high school
• College preparatory
• International Baccalaureate
• Advanced Placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

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Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Booker T. Washington High School is a public magnet high school that delivers college-preparatory secondary education to students in grades 9-12 through International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Middle Years Programmes, 25+ Advanced Placement courses, dual credit with TCC/TU/OSU/RSU, and a full slate of fine arts, athletics, AFJROTC, and 40+ extracurricular clubs. The school serves approximately 350 freshmen per year admitted through a competitive quadrant-based magnet admissions process and is supported by digital learning platforms such as PowerSchool and Canvas.

Product overview

Booker T. Washington High School is a Blue Ribbon public magnet high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offering a comprehensive educational program through multiple integrated components. The school's academic portfolio centers on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (one of only two high schools in Oklahoma offering the IB Diploma and the only one offering the IB Middle Years Programme), over 25 Advanced Placement courses, and dual credit opportunities through TCC/TU/OSU/RSU. The school supplements its rigorous academics with Fine Arts programs (visual arts, music, theater, film, speech and debate), a full Athletics program with state championship history, over 40 clubs and organizations, AFJROTC military education, and a Library Media Center with digital resources. The school accepts approximately 350 freshmen annually through competitive magnet admissions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Program: One of only two high schools in Oklahoma to offer the IB Diploma and the only high school in Oklahoma to offer the IB Middle Years Programme.
• BTW Foundation for Excellence

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme A demanding pre-university IB curriculum requiring students to select subjects across six subject groups with at least three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, complete Theory of Knowledge, submit an Extended Essay, and fulfill the Creativity, Activity, and Service requirement. Offered to college-bound high school students; one of only two such programs in Oklahoma and the basis for University of Tulsa awarding 30 hours of credit for a score of 28 or higher.
• IB Middle Years Programme
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
• Dual Credit Program
• Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) OK-942
• Fine Arts Program
• Athletics Program
• Clubs and Organizations
• Library Media Center

Quantifiable outcome

• Nationally Ranked Academic Bowl and Speech & Debate teams
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• BTW Foundation for ExcellencecoreOthersIndependent 501(c)(3) organization established in 1993 with mission to enhance all aspects of academic endeavors for students, faculty and administration. Funds academic enrichment grants and teaching positions, and provides volunteer support to enhance the school's tradition of excellence in academics, arts and spirit. Hosts events like Gospel Grits and Gershwin.
• Tulsa Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent school district. Booker T. Washington is part of Tulsa Public Schools and follows district policies, uses district platforms (PowerSchool, Canvas), and participates in district-wide programs and initiatives.
• Tulsa Community College (TCC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides dual credit opportunities allowing students to earn college credit while in high school. Students can take TCC courses for concurrent enrollment.
• University of Tulsa (TU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides dual credit opportunities. University of Tulsa awards 30 hours of credit to students that earn IB Diploma with score of 28 or higher.
• Oklahoma State University (OSU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides dual credit opportunities allowing students to earn college credit while in high school.
• Rogers State University (RSU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides dual credit opportunities allowing students to earn college credit while in high school.
• Tulsa Technology CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents can earn industry certifications through Tulsa Technology Center as part of their educational program.
• Tulsa Sister Cities ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange programs with sister cities in Russia, Germany, China and Japan. BTW teachers and students may spend 2-3 weeks during school year or summer visiting these cities and representing Tulsa. School also welcomes international visitors.
• GoFanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital ticketing platform for purchasing game tickets for athletic events.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Signature School: Indiana's top-ranked public magnet-style college-prep school. Directly comparable to BTW through selective admissions, advanced coursework intensity, and national top-10 ranking trajectory.
• School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG): Dallas ISD magnet consistently ranked #1 or top-5 in the U.S. by U.S. News. Comparable to BTW as a high-performing public magnet with selective admissions and a focus on advanced academics and college readiness.
• Academic Magnet High School: Charleston, SC public magnet consistently ranked among the top U.S. high schools. Direct peer given selective admissions, rigorous college-prep curriculum, and national recognition.
• Boston Latin School: America's oldest public school and a selective exam-school magnet. Peer to BTW on selective-admissions public magnet, AP/IB-equivalent advanced curriculum, and consistent national rankings.
• Stuyvesant High School: NYC's flagship selective public magnet for STEM. Comparable to BTW in operating as a top-tier public magnet with competitive admissions, elite college placement, and national rankings as a core brand driver.
• Maggie L. Walker Governor's School: Virginia's regional magnet for gifted students with specialty academic focus. Comparable to BTW as a selective public magnet drawing students region-wide via competitive admissions with a strong college-preparatory identity.
• Bronx High School of Science: Historic NYC selective public magnet specializing in math and science. Shares BTW's model of combining rigorous academics with a strong alumni network and national recognition as a feeder to elite universities.
• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology: Virginia's top public magnet specializing in STEM; similarly serves highly selective admitted students via competitive entrance. Direct functional peer given its nationally ranked magnet status, specialized curriculum, and STEM/IB-adjacent advanced coursework model.
• Payton College Preparatory High School: Chicago's top selective public magnet, consistently ranked among the best high schools in the U.S. Directly comparable to BTW as a selective magnet with rigorous coursework, IB-equivalent advanced offerings, and championship athletics.

Emerging players

• BASIS Charter Schools: Network of charter schools consistently dominating U.S. News rankings. Partial overlap with BTW's magnet model through selective admissions and AP-heavy curriculum, though operating under a charter/private governance model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/tulsapublicschools
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Profiles6 records

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