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Booker T. Washington High School (Tuskegee, Alabama)Booker T. Washington High is a public high school in Tuskegee, Alabama. Its student body is more than 95 percent Black American and according to U.S. News 100 percent of students are economically disadvantaged.[1] It is named for Booker T. Washington. The school mascot is the Golden Eagle. It opened in 1992[2] in a merger of Tuskegee Institute High, South Macon High School, and D.C. Wolfe High School.[3] The school has faced declining enrollment.[4] Booker T. Washington High School is at 3803 W. MLK Hwy in Tuskegee. The school colors are purple and gold. HistoryThe school opened after Tuskegee Institute closed.[5] AthleticsMaurice Heard coached the football team for 10 years.[6] He played football at Tuskegee University and was inducted into its hall of fame for his achievements as a quarterback.[2] He was succeeded by Lawrence A. O’Neal in 2021.[3] AlumniReferences
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