BENJAMIN BANNEKER ACADEMY
BENJAMIN BANNEKER ACADEMY is a public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 844 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, BENJAMIN BANNEKER ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 ACADEMY, located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a highly regarded public high school known for its commitment to academic rigor and college preparation. Serving a diverse student body, the school is named after the influential 18th-century African American mathematician, astronomer, and surveyor. True to its namesake, the academy places a strong emphasis on critical thinking, intellectual growth, and high standards of achievement, consistently maintaining a reputation as one of the stronger academic institutions within the New York City Department of Education system.
Beyond its core curriculum, Banneker Academy is noted for fostering a supportive and disciplined community culture. The school offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, extracurricular activities, and college counseling resources designed to prepare students for success in higher education. By encouraging active student participation and maintaining a focused learning environment, the school strives to empower its graduates to become leaders who are capable of navigating and succeeding in an increasingly complex global society.
For more information, contact BENJAMIN BANNEKER ACADEMY at (718) 797-3702 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11238
(718) 797-3702
BENJAMIN BANNEKER ACADEMY is a public school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 844 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
- Total Students:
- 844
- Teachers:
- 43.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 844 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BENJAMIN BANNEKER ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 81.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.0%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- White
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 53.9%
- Male
- 46.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.