Benjamin Banneker High School serves 537 students in grades 9-12.
Benjamin Banneker High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benjamin Banneker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Benjamin Banneker High School's student population of 537 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benjamin Banneker High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Benjamin Banneker High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 212 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥95%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
20%
17%
Black
71%
65%
White
4%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
73%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Banneker High School's ranking?
Benjamin Banneker High School is ranked #1 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Benjamin Banneker High School often compared to?
Benjamin Banneker High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School Without Walls High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benjamin Banneker High School?
The graduation rate of Benjamin Banneker High School is 95%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 73%.
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker High School?
537 students attend Benjamin Banneker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Benjamin Banneker High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Banneker High School?
Benjamin Banneker High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Benjamin Banneker High School offer ?
Benjamin Banneker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Benjamin Banneker High School part of?
Benjamin Banneker High School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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