At a glance
Reported students
854
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56.76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240.5
Benjamin Banneker Academy: 854 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Benjamin Banneker Academy
Benjamin Banneker Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brooklyn. It is one of 42 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #13. NCES reports 854 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 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 (76.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Benjamin Banneker Academy
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.76 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.8%
- Hispanic15.6%
- Black76.6%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.2%
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.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #13
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School
High · Grades 09–12
557 reported students
City Polytechnic High School
High · Grades 09–12
454 reported students
Science Skills Center High School
High · Grades 09–12
453 reported students
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (The)
High · Grades 09–12
416 reported students
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam)
High · Grades 09–12
360 reported students
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women
High · Grades 06–12
352 reported students
Public schools near Benjamin Banneker Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 132 | 0.4 mi |
| Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 360 | 0.6 mi |
| Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 154 | 0.6 mi |
| Brooklyn Technical High School High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 5,848 | 0.6 mi |
| Science Skills Center High School High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 453 | 0.8 mi |
| Brooklyn International High School High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 290 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Banneker Academy
What grades does Benjamin Banneker Academy serve?
Benjamin Banneker Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #13.
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Academy?
Benjamin Banneker Academy reported 854 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 854 students and 56.76 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Benjamin Banneker Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Benjamin Banneker Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #13 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Benjamin Banneker Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Benjamin Banneker Academy in?
Benjamin Banneker Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #13, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Benjamin Banneker Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts (0.4 mi), Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) (0.6 mi), Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.