Benjamin Banneker High School
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(202) 671-6320
Benjamin Banneker High School serves 482 students in grades 9-12.
Benjamin Banneker High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 34%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 89% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Benjamin Banneker High School places among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia 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%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Benjamin Banneker High School's student population of 482 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2007) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 482 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Benjamin Banneker High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 208 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Benjamin Banneker High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4 out of 208 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 34% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 16% |
| Black | 74% | 69% |
| White | 1% | 11% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.50 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 67% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 11% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | District Of Columbia School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Benjamin Banneker High School is Cardozo Ec (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Howard University Middle School Of Math And Science Pcs (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Howard University Middle School Of Math And Science Pcs Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 27%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 278 students10
0.3 miles
405 Howard Pl Nw
Washington, DC 20059
(202) 806-7725 0.3 6-8 278 - Washington Cardozo Ec Math: 3% | Reading: 12%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 788 students10
0.4 miles
1200 Clifton St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7385 0.4 6-12 788 - Washington Creative Minds International Pcs Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-7 | 441 students10
0.4 miles
3700 North Capitol St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 588-0370 0.4 PK-7 441 - Washington H D Cooke Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 404 students10
0.4 miles
2525 17th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 939-5390 0.4 PK-5 404 - Washington Meridian Pcs Charter School
Math: 17% | Reading: 28%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 636 students10
0.5 miles
2120 13th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-9830 0.5 PK-8 636
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