BENJAMIN BANNEKER HIGH SCHOOL

Benjamin Banneker HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 482 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Benjamin Banneker HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Benjamin Banneker Academic High School, located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a premier selective-enrollment public magnet school. Established in 1981, it is consistently ranked among the top high schools in the District and the nation. The school is renowned for its rigorous academic environment, which centers on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, providing students with a challenging, globally-focused curriculum designed to prepare them for success in competitive higher education institutions.

Beyond its academic prestige, Banneker is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to developing well-rounded, socially conscious leaders. Students are expected to adhere to high standards of excellence and participate in a robust array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts, and service-oriented clubs. By fostering a culture of high expectations and scholarly inquiry, Benjamin Banneker serves as a flagship institution within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, dedicated to empowering students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their full potential.

For more information, contact Benjamin Banneker HS at (202) 671-6320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.