Benjamin Banneker Academic High School
- Public, Magnet
- WASHINGTON, DC
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Benjamin Banneker Academic High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- WASHINGTON, DC
- Rating 3.68 out of 5 307 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C minus
- Health & Safetygrade A
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade C+
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
95%
Percent Proficient - Math
82%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1120
351 responses
Average ACT
24
12 responses
AP Enrollment
48%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$90,170
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,559
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$587,006
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 33 responsesPoll
61%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 33 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
523
Free or Reduced Lunch
19%
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 42 responses69%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 42 responses36%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 42 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$93,577
Teachers in First/Second Year
3.2%
72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 54 responses80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 54 responses81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 54 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$32,249 / year
National
$12,23955%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 55 responses25%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 55 responses55%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 55 responsesSimilar Schools
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I’m looking for a high school for my son to enroll so I called & spoke with Ms.Anthony who is very helpful, guiding, professional, respectful & courteous. She gave me all the information I needed including the correct phone #I needed to call, I’m very grateful for her help, that’s very nice of her!
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Banneker is academically rigorous, consequently earning it the #1 spot in D.C's best high schools. If you're looking to take AP classes, they're available, however, you won't be allowed to take any until your sophomore year. Additionally, there are no phones allowed in the school, at all. I didn't find this out until I began attending but in some ways, it has helped us all focus on our academics a lot better. The school definitely prepares you for college-no doubt about that!
What I like most about my High School is that it is very challenging. You may wonder why I would want a challenging school. Challenging schools help students prepare for college and yes it is very stressful. The overall atmosphere of the school is positive though there are some things I would like to see changes. For example, the lack of resources available at school or clubs and sports or other school related activities to help relieve stress. Also the school is not the most cleanest but is the most safest. As I have said before the atmosphere at Banneker is very positive meaning there aren't many bullying problems which is great! I would say that every class form their own bond and not too much violence/issues