Benjamin Banneker Academy

Benjamin Banneker Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
71 Clinton Ave,  Brooklyn, NY
Clinton Hill Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 13
3.5
4.1
837 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Adofo Muhammad
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.17
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.17
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
45.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
6
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
257:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Black
71.3%
Hispanic
18.4%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
White
1.6%
Native American
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#122 Niche Standout HS in New York
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 164 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 158 Students
Howard University 155 Students
Stony Brook University 147 Students
Syracuse University 129 Students
CUNY Brooklyn College 120 Students
CUNY Hunter College 109 Students
Pace University 108 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 96 Students
Morgan State University 95 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 125 Students
Nursing 97 Students
Biology 94 Students
Psychology 91 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students
Computer Science 42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 35 Students
Mechanical Engineering 29 Students
Marketing 27 Students
Education 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 366 Reviews
3.0 Senior
9/26/2024
Being in Benjamin Banneker since freshman year, there has been a lot of ups and downs in my experience. The teachers are nice but the workload can be a lot for some people.
2.0 Freshman
6/4/2024
I wouldn't recommend this school. Me personally, teachers only update grades until the end of every marking period, so you wouldn't know your exact grade until it's WAY too late, suspensions are handed out for petty little reasons, such as skipping a class, etc.
4.0 Senior
5/14/2024
Benjamin Banneker is a very welcoming community. The faculty members all try their best to connect with all students on a deeper level than just teacher and student. They also try their best to make learning easier and smoother for the students.
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4.1 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/26/2023
I definitely recommend sending ur child to this school academically wise, and sports wise.Yhe teachers really love these students and all.
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2.0 parent
6/12/2022
This school has a horrible support system. Students often do whatever they want in this school and the staff's only answer is to kick students out instead of talking to them and working with them. High school is meant to be some of the best 4 years of your life and going to Benjamin Banneker you wou...
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5.0 other
11/6/2017
So far so good. New principal is making a difference and there are many after school choices
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1.0 parent
3/26/2015
Parent do not send your child to Benjamin Banneker academy in brookly ny ,this is the worst high school in Brooklyn and the principal is never around to greet parent that come to school every day and office staff is clue less and they do not have the latest idea on what is going on. NYC.doe need to...
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