Benjamin Banneker HS

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.