Serving 164 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center's student population of 164 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
164 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, 13% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 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 21:1.
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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