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Benjamin Banneker Academic High School
- AOverall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- Washington, DC
- 266 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- DiversityB
- TeachersA-
- College PrepB+
- Clubs & ActivitiesC+
- Health & SafetyA+
- AdministrationB+
- SportsC+
- FoodA-
- Resources & FacilitiesB
Benjamin Banneker Academic High School Rankings
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- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesB+
- HousingC-
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$77,649
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,424
National
$949Median Home Value
$537,400
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 90%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.29 responses
Poll
- 55%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.29 responses
Students
Diversity
B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
454
Free or Reduced Lunch
100%
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.38 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.38 responses
- 34%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.38 responses
Teachers
- 72%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.50 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.50 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.50 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
$30,944/ year
National
$12,239- 57%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.51 responses
- 25%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.51 responses
- 55%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.51 responses
Benjamin Banneker Academic High School Reviews
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Benjamin Banneker Academic High School is an excellent school in terms of college prep and readiness. The people there make learning both fun and interesting and makes school a lot easier. However, a problem in the school would be the lack of communication between students and teachers. Many times when students have problems with things going on in the school, they have a hard time bringing their concerns to the staff for reasons ranging from not having a healthy relationship with them to the fear that their concerns will fall on deaf ears. A change that I would like to see in my school would be a better relationship/problem solving between staff and students.
Banneker is a good school, it is very stressful, but that is due to the rigorous academics. If you attend Banneker, you wont get the average high school experience, there is no foot ball team, the school is very academically focused. There are sports teams like Baseball, Volleyball, Basketball, etc. The school caters to minorities, and has an interview process prior to being accepted to the school. Many opportunities are given when it comes to college acceptance, and because of the rigor, they are preparing you for the workload you will get in college.
Benjamin Banneker Academic High School is #1 in the entire DC area. Former President Obama has visited twice himself and has inspired me throughout my senior year and my 1st semester of college. The education, support, and college prep I received from Banneker is invaluable. Banneker constantly pushed its students'. Day after day was rigorous course loads from AP and IB classes, constant life lessons from our teachers, and community service commitments to help our community grow. At times it seemed as if it was too much, but in reality, Banneker has succeeded in making me college ready. With a 100% graduation rate, being on the stand, graduating, was the most rewarding and satisfying accomplishment. The teachers are committed to us succeeding and while they are rough at times, they show undying love for their students. Banneker, however, may seem very intimidating to students applying, therefore Banneker should be a little more lenient on who they choose to join the Banneker family.