Benjamin Banneker High School

In Washington, District of Columbia, part of District of Columbia, Benjamin Banneker High School is a high school. In all, 703 students attend the school in grades 9 through 12. High schools in District of Columbia have about 553 students on average; enrollment here is 27% higher.

Benjamin Banneker High School is in District of Columbia Public Schools, a district with 52,030 students across 117 schools.

The share of Black students at Benjamin Banneker High School is 69%, a majority. After that, the student body is 17% Hispanic, 9% White, and 3% multiracial. Census figures show District of Columbia is about 42% Black. A diversity index of 49% means there is a 49% chance two randomly chosen students at Benjamin Banneker High School are from different groups.

On staff are 43 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. High schools in District of Columbia average 11.2:1, 5.2 fewer students per teacher than here.

Benjamin Banneker High School holds an A+ allk12 Grade, placing it above 98% of District of Columbia public high schools.

In the surrounding county, District of Columbia, median household income comes to about $109,870, about 64% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. The county has 247 public schools and about 94,385 students.

Seaton Elementary School is about 0.1 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Within five miles of Benjamin Banneker High School, there are at least 8 other public schools.

The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as City: Large, meaning it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.

The school's student count increased 28% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years.

The discussion board for Benjamin Banneker High School is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.