Benjamin Banneker High School

Summary:

Benjamin Banneker High School is a public high school in Washington, DC, serving 579 students in grades 9-12. This exceptional institution consistently ranks among the top high schools in the District of Columbia, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and maintaining a remarkable 100% four-year graduation rate for the past five years.

Banneker's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students demonstrating exceptional proficiency in standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 91.8% of Banneker students were proficient or better in DC CAPE/English II, compared to just 37.2% for District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and 33.5% for the state of DC. Similarly, 51% of Banneker students were proficient or better in DC CAPE/Algebra I, compared to 23.9% for DCPS and 19.9% for the state. This exceptional performance extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, African American, Hispanic, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, while Banneker has a predominantly African American student population (around 70%), it also has a significant Hispanic student population (around 20%) and a smaller but notable White and Asian student population. This diversity is in contrast to nearby schools like School Without Walls High School, which has a more racially diverse student body, and Dunbar High School, which has significantly lower academic performance compared to Banneker. The school's exceptional outcomes and inclusive environment suggest a strong focus on academic excellence, effective teaching, and a commitment to supporting all students in their educational journey.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1600 9th St. NW
       Washington, DC  20001


(202) 671-6320

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 34 District Of Columbia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,858 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  671

Racial breakdown:

African American:
70.0%
Hispanic:
19.2%
White:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Benjamin Banneker High School ranks better than 91.2% of high schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 2nd among 17 ranked high schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.96. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Benjamin Banneker High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70%), Hispanic (19.2%), White (5.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker High School is 17.6. 18 high schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benjamin Banneker High School is $22,858. 16 high schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Benjamin Banneker High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Benjamin Banneker High School 3rd of 34 District Of Columbia public high schools. (See Benjamin Banneker High School in the ranking list.)

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District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 27th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benjamin Banneker High School

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Rank History for all students at Benjamin Banneker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 99.16 1st 30 96.7%
2011 96.08 3rd 31 90.3%
2012 96.61 4th 31 87.1%
2014 97.26 1st 35 97.1%
2015 95.29 2nd 29 93.1%
2016 99.96 1st 31 96.8%
2017 99.20 1st 34 97.1%
2018 98.20 1st 34 97.1%
2019 99.48 1st 34 97.1%
2022 96.87 1st 30 96.7%
2023 92.89 2nd 34 94.1%
2024 87.96 3rd 34 91.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benjamin Banneker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.04 2nd 30 93.3%
2024 99.83 2nd 28 92.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Benjamin Banneker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.02 1st 32 96.9%
2019 99.25 1st 31 96.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Benjamin Banneker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.99 1st 33 97.0%
2019 99.98 1st 31 96.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Benjamin Banneker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.70 1st 33 97.0%
2019 99.72 1st 32 96.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Benjamin Banneker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.93 1st 34 97.1%
2019 99.92 1st 33 97.0%
2022 94.31 1st 18 94.4%
2023 95.11 2nd 27 92.6%
2024 90.53 2nd 28 92.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benjamin Banneker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.44 1st 11 90.9%
2019 98.04 1st 13 92.3%
2023 95.86 2nd 13 84.6%
2024 81.36 2nd 13 84.6%
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Rank History for White students at Benjamin Banneker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.31 3rd 7 57.1%
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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Benjamin Banneker High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 5 358 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 374 374
1990 2 350 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1991 1 361 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1992 1 385 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1993 1 387 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1994 1 388 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1995 2 414 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1996 2 414 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1997 3 406 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1998 3 414 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1999 1 397 13 15 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2000 3 401 14 14 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2001 6 396 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2002 11 356 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2003 11 356 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2004 11 368 20 13 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2005 12 361 16 16 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2006 9 373 11 18 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2007 7 364 14 20 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2008 5 352 7 22 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2009 4 359 13 28 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2010 4 341 13 35 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2011 0 368 7 48 0 0 4 0 427
2012 1 351 12 42 0 1 6 0 413
2013 2 334 5 44 0 0 9 0 394
2014 1 372 6 44 0 0 7 0 430
2015 1 364 8 63 2 1 10 0 449
2016 5 353 11 76 1 1 7 0 454
2017 5 366 13 87 1 1 9 0 482
2018 6 359 15 94 0 0 8 0 482
2019 12 362 14 85 1 0 8 0 482
2020 13 382 16 102 1 0 9 0 523
2021 18 391 14 113 1 0 12 0 549
2022 20 382 11 107 2 0 15 0 537
2023 28 405 13 116 1 0 16 0 579
2024 37 470 13 129 1 0 21 0 671

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benjamin Banneker High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 377 21.0 17.9 0
1989 374 23.0 16.2 0
1990 359 22.0 16.3 4.2
1991 371 22.0 16.8 8.4
1992 394 27.0 14.5 9.1
1993 396 34.0 11.6 16.9
1994 401 30.0 13.4 23.7
1995 433 27.0 16.0 20.8
1996 433 27.0 16.0 20.8
1997 425 29.0 14.7 9.4
1998 441 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 426 29.0 14.7 n/a
2000 432 26.5 16.3 24.3
2001 429 26.0 16.5 36.4
2002 390 n/a n/a 31.8
2003 390 n/a n/a 31.8
2004 412 31.0 13.3 37.9
2005 405 33.0 12.3 39.5
2006 411 37.0 11.1 37.7
2007 405 33.0 12.3 40.2
2008 386 61.0 6.3 30.8
2009 404 37.0 10.9 45.3
2010 393 34.0 11.5 52.2
2011 427 30.0 14.2 48.7
2012 413 28.4 14.4 61
2013 394 24.5 16.0 58.6
2014 430 26.5 16.2 99.3
2015 449 26.0 17.2 99.3
2016 454 28.0 16.2 100
2017 482 32.5 14.8 n/a
2018 482 29.0 16.6 n/a
2019 482 30.0 16.0 n/a
2020 523 29.5 17.7 n/a
2021 549 34.0 16.1 n/a
2022 537 31.0 17.3 n/a
2023 579 34.0 17.0 n/a
2024 671 38.0 17.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benjamin Banneker High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 377 21.0 17.9 0
1989 374 23.0 16.2 0
1990 359 22.0 16.3 4.2
1991 371 22.0 16.8 8.4
1992 394 27.0 14.5 9.1
1993 396 34.0 11.6 16.9
1994 401 30.0 13.4 23.7
1995 433 27.0 16.0 20.8
1996 433 27.0 16.0 20.8
1997 425 29.0 14.7 9.4
1998 441 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 426 29.0 14.7 n/a
2000 432 26.5 16.3 24.3
2001 429 26.0 16.5 36.4
2002 390 n/a n/a 31.8
2003 390 n/a n/a 31.8
2004 412 31.0 13.3 37.9
2005 405 33.0 12.3 39.5
2006 411 37.0 11.1 37.7
2007 405 33.0 12.3 40.2
2008 386 61.0 6.3 30.8
2009 404 37.0 10.9 45.3
2010 393 34.0 11.5 52.2
2011 427 30.0 14.2 48.7
2012 413 28.4 14.4 61
2013 394 24.5 16.0 58.6
2014 430 26.5 16.2 99.3
2015 449 26.0 17.2 99.3
2016 454 28.0 16.2 100
2017 482 32.5 14.8 n/a
2018 482 29.0 16.6 n/a
2019 482 30.0 16.0 n/a
2020 523 29.5 17.7 n/a
2021 549 34.0 16.1 n/a
2022 537 31.0 17.3 n/a
2023 579 34.0 17.0 n/a
2024 671 38.0 17.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Benjamin Banneker High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,169 (12.2%) $15,622 (87.8%) $17,790
2020 $1,945 (11.0%) $15,780 (89.0%) $17,725
2021 $3,473 (18.3%) $15,528 (81.7%) $19,001
2022 $3,933 (18.5%) $17,351 (81.5%) $21,284
2023 $3,357 (14.7%) $19,501 (85.3%) $22,858

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benjamin Banneker High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 34 High schoolsRanks 2nd of 34 High schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Geometry (Benjamin Banneker High School)96.581.8
 14.7%
   9th Grade Geometry (District of Columbia Public Schools)28.820.2
 8.6%
   9th Grade Geometry (District Of Columbia)27.122.1
 5%
10th Grade Geometry (Benjamin Banneker High School)78.536
 42.5%
   10th Grade Geometry (District of Columbia Public Schools)13.17.9
 5.2%
   10th Grade Geometry (District Of Columbia)12.26.7
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Benjamin Banneker High School)96.884.1
 12.7%
   End of Course English II (District of Columbia Public Schools)38.636.9
 1.7%
   End of Course English II (District Of Columbia)33.733.8
 0.1%
End of Course Geometry (Benjamin Banneker High School)82.439.7
 42.7%
   End of Course Geometry (District of Columbia Public Schools)20.114.2
 5.9%
   End of Course Geometry (District Of Columbia)17.212.8
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students482579
 20.1%
African American362405
 11.9%
American Indian11
Asian1413
 7.1%
Hispanic85116
 36.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1228
 133.3%
Two or More Races816
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamin Banneker High School

Yes. Benjamin Banneker High School ranks in the top 8.8% of District Of Columbia high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 671 students attended Benjamin Banneker High School.

Students at Benjamin Banneker High School are 70% African American, 19% Hispanic, 6% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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