Benjamin Banneker High School
Public | 9-12 | 413 students |
PHONE: (202) 671-6320
FAX: (202) 673-2231
HOURS: 8:45 am - 3:15 pm
2010-2011 NCLB Report Cards
"We are best known for 100% college acceptance rate."
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Benjamin Banneker High School, located in Washington, DC, serves grades 9-12 in the District of Columbia Public Schools. It is among the few public high schools in Washington, DC to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.
This school has an average Community Rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 13 school community members.
School highlights:
| COMPARE | SCHOOL | GREATSCHOOLS RATING | COMMUNITY RATING |
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Carlos Rosario International PCS 0.3 miles | |||
0.4 miles | |||
0.5 miles | |||
LAYC Youth Build Public Charter School (YBPCS) 0.6 miles |
Recent Reviews
I'm a sophomore and it is a great school. It opens up many opportunities for us and the program is challenging. Overall it is a good school to attend.
This is avery good school for kids who are trying to get in good high school. This shows you have to do a lot to get in this school
I am an alum and can attest to the education and experience. My son entered 9th grade a little intimidated but has surpassed both of our expextations making Principal's Commendation all quarters, most recently 3.83. The grading scale is higher but that has made him more driven to get a 4.0. He really wanted to play football which Banneker does not offer so next year he will be eligible to play at McKinley or Wilson now that he has proven he can a Banneker Achiever. The best thing I did for my son academically was to encourage him to attend. He is not distracted and keeps his eye on the prize, attending COLLEGE!
I am currently a freshman at Banneker High School and it is truly a great learning environment like no other.
My daughter is a freshmen this year. So far we both love it.
Historically, the teaching has been excellent and the students, of diverse backgrounds, get the most from them. The Principals have been less than stellar. In fact, they have been weak. It is almost as if the central adminsitration is trying to hold the school back by placing poor leadership at the top, mostly administration syncophants. The counselors, teachers and students make the school. With excellent leadership,the school would be amazing.
The quality of academics is very high, although they seem to lack the backbone of being overall. BY that I mean that yes indeed they do have academics, but high school isnt all about academics. There arent to many sports and the parent involvement is declining. Music has just com back into the school, and Art has always been strong. The extracurricular acts include numerous clubs and mandatory community service, which is counted as a grade.
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