Benjamin Banneker HS, DC
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
How Benjamin Banneker HS Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score96
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Benjamin Banneker HS
482Students
-Low-Income Students
30Teachers
16 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 72% | 49% | 48% |
| Male | 28% | 51% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 31% | 24% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 26% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 20% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 23% | 20% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 75% | 67% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 2% | 14% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18% | 13% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Benjamin Banneker HS
72%Math Proficiency
92%Reading Proficiency
82%Average Proficiency
95%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 80% | 33% | 50% |
| Male | 75% | 27% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 82% | 23% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80% | 26% | 38% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 82% | 25% | 39% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Benjamin Banneker HS
95%Overall Rate
80%Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 95% | 70% | 69% |
Location Map
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