Serving 671 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 18:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 671 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in DC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
671 students attend Benjamin Banneker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Benjamin Banneker High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 18:1, 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?
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 (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 671 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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