Washington High School retained the front section of the old school for its historical significance and is located at 1514 E.В Zion St. Washington school was built and dedicated in 2003. from a neighborhood to a magnet school as it is known today.ДЇor the school's 90th anniversary, a fourth Booker T. The districtВ began to bus in white students while continuing to allow students who lived near the school to attend as well. Washington to be a model for their school desegregation program. Board of Education in 1954 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Tulsa Public Schools chose Booker T. Washington High School served the African-American community of North Tulsa. The first graduating class from this building was the mighty class of 1961.ДЇor sixty years, Booker T. Washington High School was erected at 1631 E.В Woodrow Pl., in 1950. With a growing Tulsa population, the building on E.В Easton St.В became inadequate prompting the construction of a larger three-story building at the same location.В Escaping the destruction of the Tulsa Race Massacre, this school served African-American students from 1920 until a third Booker T. Woods was the first principal, serving a modest student population 14 students and two teachers. Washington High School was a four-room building located at 507 E. Washington High School community cherishes. These values are consistent with those the the Booker T. He worked hard to support his fellow men, and dedicated his entire life to the betterment of others. He founded and oversaw the Tuskegee Institute to ensure the continued success of the students, including George Washington Carver. Washington believed in teamwork and excellence. He believed that through technical skills and personal productivity, African Americans would eventually be seen as equals in society. There he had the position to advocate on behalf of African Americans, encouraging them to get their constitutional rights through their own moral and economic advancement.

eventually became the first principal of Tuskegee Institute. After teaching for several years and attending seminary school, Booker T. began attending college in Virginia, working as a janitor to help pay his expenses. Understanding the importance of an educationВ at sixteen Booker T. Washington High School celebrated its 107th year.Д«ooker Taliaferro WashingtonВ (April 5, 1856-November 14, 1915) was born a slave to an African American mother and an unknown white father. Major universities and colleges, as well as technical, business, government, art and music academies actively recruit Booker T. These programs attract students who thrive in an academically challenging environment. We are at the forefront of academic trends asВ one of only two high schools in Oklahoma to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma andВ the only high school in Oklahoma to offer the IBВ Middle Years Programme. Our racially-balanced student body boasts a nationally-ranked academic bowl team and speech and debate team, as well as championship basketball, football, soccer, swim, and volleyball teams. This philosophy has resulted in our institution's recognition as one of the most successful secondary schools in the United States. Washington continues to thrive based on the twin ideals of promoting excellence and acceptance of diversity. This school was established as a magnet school and serves students from every racial, ethnic, religious, and socio-economic group in Tulsa. Washington was chosen in 1973 to be the vehicle for Tulsa's school desegregationВ program. Our school is ranked as one of the top high schools in the U.S.ДЇounded in 1913 to serve the citizens of the African-American community, Booker T.

In 20 the school received the coveted distinction of being a Blue Ribbon School recognized by the United States government for being academically superior. Washington is a world-class high school in the heart ofВ America.

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