Benjamin Banneker Academy
71-77 Clinton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(718)797-3702
- Benjamin Banneker Academy serves 922 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Benjamin Banneker Academy placed in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
Top Placements
Benjamin Banneker Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Benjamin Banneker Academy's student population of 922 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 922 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Benjamin Banneker Academy is ranked within the top 5% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Benjamin Banneker Academy is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #51 out of 4,239 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 27% |
| Black | 86% | 18% |
| White | n/a | 43% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.38 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 81% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic #13 School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Benjamin Banneker Academy is Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fort Green Preparatory Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fort Green Preparatory Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Fort Green Preparatory Academy Grades: 6-8 | 243 students
0.1 miles
100 Clermont Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718)254-9401 0.1 6-8 243 - Brooklyn P.S. 46 Edward C Blum Grades: PK-5 | 361 students
0.1 miles
100 Clermont Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718)834-7694 0.1 PK-5 361 - Brooklyn Academy Of Arts And Letters Grades: K-8 | 517 students
0.3 miles
225 Adelphi St
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718)222-1605 0.3 K-8 517 - Brooklyn Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts Grades: 6-12 | 432 students
0.3 miles
101 Park Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718)834-6760 0.3 6-12 432 - Brooklyn P.S. 20 Clinton Hill Grades: PK-5 | 404 students
0.3 miles
225 Adelphi St
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718)834-6744 0.3 PK-5 404
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