Banneker High School
Tel:
(470)254-3410
- Banneker High School serves 1,467 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Banneker High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Banneker High School's student population of 1,467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,467 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 119 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Banneker High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Banneker High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2074 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 96% | 37% |
| White | n/a | 40% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 71% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Banneker High School is Hapeville Charter Career Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mcnair Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Feldwood Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Feldwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 785 students
0.3 miles
5790 Feldwood Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470)254-2001 0.3 PK-5 785 - Atlanta Hapeville Charter Career Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 672 students
1.0 miles
6045 Buffington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404)766-0101 1.0 9-12 672 - Union City Oakley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 819 students
1.2 miles
7220 Oakley Ter
Union City, GA 30291
(770)774-4057 1.2 PK-5 819 - Union City Gullatt Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 542 students
1.4 miles
6110 Dodson Rd
Union City, GA 30291
(770)969-3425 1.4 PK-5 542 - Atlanta S. L. Lewis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 634 students
1.4 miles
6201 Connell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470)254-3450 1.4 PK-5 634
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