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Benjamin Banneker Academy
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
71 Clinton Ave,
Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 13
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
A-
B-
B-
B
B+
B
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.17
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
21
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
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
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%
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
160 Students
University at Albany, SUNY
159 Students
Howard University
155 Students
Stony Brook University
139 Students
Syracuse University
121 Students
CUNY Brooklyn College
109 Students
Pace University
108 Students
CUNY Hunter College
99 Students
Morgan State University
99 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY
93 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
122 Students
Nursing
98 Students
Biology
89 Students
Psychology
86 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
64 Students
Computer Science
38 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
36 Students
Mechanical Engineering
33 Students
Accounting
28 Students
Engineering
27 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/13/2024
I love the way they give us a lot of opportunities and ways to learn better. One thing I would like to see changed is the relationship between the teacher they should be a friend and try to understand students
12/12/2024
at Benjamin Banneker has shaped me into the senior I am today in a positive way. While there have been ups and downs, the good has always outweighed the challenges.
5/26/2024
My overall experience was pretty good. Banneker offers many College courses that would otherwise be unobtainable for students in my community.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/4/2025
My son is a graduate from this school, no regret, no complain he did very well, teachers was excellent. know my son is a graduate with is bachelor degree in psychology and working with kids in a school. Thank you Benjamin Banneker job well done.Proud Mama.
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.
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...
11/6/2017
So far so good. New principal is making a difference and there are many after school choices
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Map
List Price Range
$519K - $5.7M
Homes For Sale
49
Average Home Value
$1,352,034
Median Lot Size
2,178 Sq Ft
% Renters
69%
Average Household Income
$142,281
% of College Grads
71%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,598 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
75.3%
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Benjamin Banneker Academy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Brooklyn, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 13 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 837 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 95% are proficient in reading. Benjamin Banneker Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.17, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $1,352,034. Discover additional schools in the area, like P.S. 369 - Coy L. Cox School, Science Skills Center High School, Brooklyn International High School, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benjamin Banneker Academy.