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Benjamin Banneker High School

1600 9th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 579 students in grades 9-12, Benjamin Banneker High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in DC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Benjamin Banneker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Benjamin Banneker High School's student population of 579 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
579 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Benjamin Banneker High School ranks within the top 5% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Banneker High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#10 out of 220 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Benjamin Banneker High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benjamin Banneker High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benjamin Banneker High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Benjamin Banneker High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
20%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Benjamin Banneker High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
70%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Benjamin Banneker High School and the percentage of Black public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Benjamin Banneker High School and the percentage of White public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Benjamin Banneker High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Benjamin Banneker High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Benjamin Banneker High School and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
76%
This chart displays graduation rate of Benjamin Banneker High School and public school graduation rate of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Benjamin Banneker High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Benjamin Banneker High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Banneker High School's ranking?
Benjamin Banneker High School is ranked #10 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Benjamin Banneker High School often compared to?
Benjamin Banneker High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School Without Walls High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benjamin Banneker High School?
The graduation rate of Benjamin Banneker High School is 95%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker High School?
579 students attend Benjamin Banneker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Benjamin Banneker High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Banneker High School?
Benjamin Banneker High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Benjamin Banneker High School offer ?
Benjamin Banneker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Benjamin Banneker High School part of?
Benjamin Banneker High School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Benjamin Banneker High School located?
Benjamin Banneker High School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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