Benjamin Banneker High School

Benjamin Banneker High School

DCPS School

9–12
9–10
1600 9TH STREET NW 202-671-6320

Benjamin Williams
202-621-6320
[email protected]

This is one of eight DCPS selective high schools and programs that have specific admissions requirements and selection criteria. Click HERE to learn more.

8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Not Required
Benjamin Banneker High School

Benjamin Banneker Academic High School offers one of the District's most rigorous academic programs. The school's mission includes the development of life-long skills for learning, sound moral character and regard for the welfare of the community. It prepares students for future leadership roles and admissions to a four-year college or university. Banneker empowers students to be globally competitive.

Advanced Placement
Arts Integration
Blended Learning
Dual College Enrollment
Extended Day
International Baccalaureate
Interscholastic Sports
Selective Program

Electric Car Club, Debate Club, International Club, Varsity BB-Track-SoftBall-Soccer-Volley Ball-Tennis-Cheerleading, Poetry Club, Debate Club

• 100% of our students graduate every year.
• 100% of our students are accepted into colleges every year.
• NCLB Department of Education Blue Ribbon School Recipient- 1990-1991, 2007, 2017, and 2018

Math

Student Proficiency Levels

  • 2.39%
  • 15.4%
  • 37.6%
  • 40.4%
  • 4.10%
ELA

Student Proficiency Levels

  • n<10
  • n<10
  • 8.36%
  • 51.5%
  • 37.1%
  • Level 1: Did Not Yet Meet Expectations

  • Level 2: Partially Met Expectations

  • Level 3: Approached Expectations

  • Level 4: Met Expectations

  • Level 5: Exceeded Expectations

579
  • 69.9%  Black/African-American
  • 2.2%  Asian
  • 20%  Hispanic / Latino
  • <1%  Native American / Alaska Native
  • <1%  Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander
  • 4.8%  White non-Hispanic
  • 2.8%  Multiracial
Grade
Lottery Seats
Waitlist length on Results Day
Waitlist offers made by October 2023
9
240
72
70
10
15
0
0
Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at [email protected].

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