Benjamin Banneker Academy
Brooklyn, NY · High School · Grades 9-12
About This School
Benjamin Banneker Academy is a high school located in Brooklyn, New York. The school serves 759 students in grades 9-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
According to EDFacts assessment data, 32% of students meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading. The school reports a 67% graduation rate.
76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community.
Benjamin Banneker Academy is part of the New York City Geographic District #13 in New York. The school receives Title I federal funding.
How This School Compares
Benjamin Banneker Academy has 759 students enrolled, making it larger than the average school in New York City Geographic District #13 (475 students). Its 32% proficiency rate is 8 percentage points below the district average of 40%. Compared to the New York state average of 47%, the school performs 14 points lower. With a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio, it offers smaller class sizes than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benjamin Banneker Academy has 759 students enrolled in grades 9-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
According to EDFacts data, 32% of students at Benjamin Banneker Academy meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading assessments.
Benjamin Banneker Academy has a 67% graduation rate, measuring the percentage of students who graduate within four years.
Benjamin Banneker Academy is part of the New York City Geographic District #13 in Brooklyn, New York. You can view all schools in this district on the district page.
All data on this page comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and EDFacts assessment results. These are official federal datasets published by the U.S. Department of Education.
School profiles are built from NCES directory data and EDFacts assessment results. Proficiency rates reflect combined math and reading performance. Graduation rates are reported for high schools with available data.