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Benjamin Banneker Academic High School

#5 in Best Public High Schools in District of Columbia
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Washington, DC
  • 276 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      C+
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Benjamin Banneker Academic High School is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in Washington, DC. It has 482 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 92% in reading.
    Address
    800 Euclid St NW
    Washington, DC 20001
    Telephone
    (202) 671-6320
    Website
    benjaminbanneker.org
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    Benjamin Banneker Academic High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    92%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    52%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1120
    278 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    12 responses
    AP Enrollment
    52%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      C-
    Median Household Income
    $83,371
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,334
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $547,710
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    87%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.31 responses
    Poll
    58%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.31 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 55 responses
    Report
    • Winter ball
      36%
    • Pep rally
      29%
    • Spirit Week
      15%
    • Games
      13%
    • Annual Play
      4%
    • Pep rallies
      2%
    • We don't have any events
      2%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    482
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    18%
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.40 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.40 responses
    35%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.40 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $85,549
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    6.7%
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.52 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.52 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.52 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $31,162/ year
    National
    $12,239
    55%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.53 responses
    25%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.53 responses
    53%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.53 responses
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    Benjamin Banneker Academic High School Reviews

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    I like that Benjamin Banneker Academic high school is a rigorous high school that is college preparatory, giving us students a preview of what college life will consist of. We also have a great tutoring program that helps us with all the challenging homework and projects we get daily. But with the school offers, Banneker still has its flaws, I would like to see the school add more electives to its program because I have a lot of fellow peers who are talented and wants more experience in certain subjects, I would also like to see the school get more resources like computers, more space, materials to do certain projects, and most importantly more lab space for our science department. Banneker is a great school and I highly recommend this school for any student trying to find a good high school to attend.
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    My time at Benjamin Banneker Academic High School has definitely prepared me for the rigors of college. The academics are taken very seriously, the students are pushed to do better, and it has excellent outside connections and resources. However, the school can be very bland and fails to reward its students that work so hard for them. Our school activities and clubs are very scarce and do not offer many openings to creativity. Also, our building and facilities are very old and outdated, making it difficult to gain the benefits that updated materials give. Despite this, Banneker is a close-knit-community high school with a curriculum that prides on preparing you for higher education.
    Banneker is the number one high school in the nation's capital. However, being here since freshman year I can say that I never really had a high school experience. Banneker does not have a football team and overall we are not known for sports. Being the number one high school is mainly based upon the academic rigor. This is why going to a division I school is so important to me because I can make up for the sports experience that I never had. Overall, Banneker has been a roller coaster ride like any other high school. But, Banneker has taught me a lot about time management and its importance which is an important skill to have learned when moving on to college.