At a glance
Reported students
703
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia high enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Benjamin Banneker HS: 703 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 537
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Benjamin Banneker HS
Benjamin Banneker HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Washington. It is one of 117 current school records connected to District of Columbia Public Schools. NCES reports 703 students for 2024–25.
Among 46 high schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 411.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, above the District of Columbia median of 10.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (68.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.4%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Benjamin Banneker HS
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 0.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.54
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.2%
- Hispanic17.4%
- Black68.6%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in District of Columbia Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cardozo Education Campus
High · Grades 07–12
710 reported students
McKinley Technology HS
High · Grades 09–12
723 reported students
Garnet-Patterson STAY HS
High · Grades 09–12
672 reported students
School Without Walls HS
High · Grades 09–12
606 reported students
Ballou HS
High · Grades 09–12
597 reported students
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
High · Grades 09–12
589 reported students
Public schools near Benjamin Banneker HS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet-Patterson STAY HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 672 | 0.4 mi |
| Cardozo Education Campus High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 07–12 | 710 | 0.7 mi |
| Dunbar HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 892 | 0.7 mi |
| Girls Global Academy PCS High · Charter · Girls Global Academy PCS | 09–12 | 183 | 0.9 mi |
| McKinley Technology HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 723 | 1.1 mi |
| Basis DC PCS High · Charter · Basis DC PCS | 05–12 | 692 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Banneker HS
What grades does Benjamin Banneker HS serve?
Benjamin Banneker HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in District of Columbia Public Schools.
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker HS?
Benjamin Banneker HS reported 703 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 46 District of Columbia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 537 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker HS?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 703 students and 43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 10.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Benjamin Banneker HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Benjamin Banneker HS is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Benjamin Banneker HS in?
Benjamin Banneker HS is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, based in Washington, DC, which operates 117 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Benjamin Banneker HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Garnet-Patterson STAY HS (0.4 mi), Cardozo Education Campus (0.7 mi), Dunbar HS (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.