Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center

Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center serves 166 students in grades 12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 59%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 58%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 12
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≤20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65-69%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center's student population of 166 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
166 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)
65-69%
59%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)
85-89%
58%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
85%
56%
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Black
14%
5%
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White
1%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.26
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Graduation Rate
(17-18)
≤20%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center often compared to?
Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center?
The graduation rate of Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center?
166 students attend Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center?
Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center offer ?
Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center part of?
Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 12
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≤20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65-69%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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