BENJAMIN BANNEKER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School is a public charter middle school that is part of the Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School school district, located in Willingboro, NJ with about 189 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 15 teachers, Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Preparatory Charter School (BBPCS), located in Willingboro, New Jersey, is a public charter school that provides an alternative educational option for students in the region. Named after the historic African American mathematician, astronomer, and surveyor, the school is built on the philosophy of academic rigor, character development, and cultural awareness. It is designed to foster a structured learning environment that prepares students for success in secondary education and beyond, placing a strong emphasis on meeting high academic standards.
The school is known for its commitment to a "whole-child" approach, integrating community values with a curriculum that promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized attention, Benjamin Banneker Prep seeks to close achievement gaps and provide students with the resources necessary to excel in a global society. As a charter institution, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows it to tailor its programs to meet the specific needs of the local community, emphasizing parental involvement and a collaborative relationship between educators, families, and students.
For more information, contact Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School at (609) 531-0158 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 531-0158
BENJAMIN BANNEKER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Willingboro, NJ with about 189 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- Total Students:
- 189
- Teachers:
- 15.05
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 189 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BENJAMIN BANNEKER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 88.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.6%
- Female
- 54.0%
- Male
- 46.0%
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.