Benjamin Banneker High School
School Overview
Benjamin Banneker High School is a public Magnet school located in Washington, District of Columbia. It is a school in District of Columbia Public Schools district.
According to the District of Columbia state assessment result, about 82% of students are proficient in Math learning and more than 95% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 481 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 31 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 481 students are attending Benjamin Banneker High School. By gender, there are 130 and 351 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 31 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Benjamin Banneker High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 96.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 31 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 31 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 3.2% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 160 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 284,386 Households |
| Population | 653,564 |
| Male | 328,644 |
| Female | 364,039 |
| Child Population | 158,037 |
| Total Housing Units | 315,176 Units |
| Average House Value | $601,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,541 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.90% |
| Average Household Income | $86,420 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.31% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Benjamin Banneker High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 231 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 20 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 220 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Benjamin Banneker High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 12 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 231 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 7 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 37 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 215 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 20 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 220 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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