Serving 837 students in grades 9-12, Benjamin Banneker Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 837 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benjamin Banneker Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Benjamin Banneker Academy's student population of 837 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
837 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benjamin Banneker Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Banneker Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
75%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Banneker Academy's ranking?
Benjamin Banneker Academy is ranked #274 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Benjamin Banneker Academy often compared to?
Benjamin Banneker Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Bedford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benjamin Banneker Academy?
The graduation rate of Benjamin Banneker Academy is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Academy?
837 students attend Benjamin Banneker Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Benjamin Banneker Academy students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Banneker Academy?
Benjamin Banneker Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Benjamin Banneker Academy offer ?
Benjamin Banneker Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Banneker Academy part of?
Benjamin Banneker Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
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