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Benjamin Banneker Academy

Brooklyn, NY
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
benjaminbanneker.nyc71-77 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238(718) 797-3702
Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled759835
Harassment, bullying, discrimination1011
Cyberbullying25
Drugs23
Other threats02

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, weapons possession, bomb threat, false alarm, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Taking Advanced Courses73%
Attendance Rate86%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers73%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Humanities (K71B)

ScreenedAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

3.0

Applicants

185

Seats

61

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

2.0

Applicants

32

Seats

14

Pre-Engineering (K71J)

ScreenedAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

2.0

Applicants

124

Seats

61

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

16

Seats

14

Pre-Medicine (K71K)

ScreenedAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

2.0

Applicants

127

Seats

61

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

13

Seats

14

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

835 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino16.9%
x
White1.8%
x
Black or African American74.4%
x
Asian1.7%
x
Two or More Races3.2%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native1.3%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.7%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses30

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC,

Languages1

Spanish

Arts6

Studio Art, Dance / Introduction to Dance, Core Music, Jazz Dance,

Sports11

Baseball (Boys), Basketball (Boys/Girls), Bowling (Boys), Cross Country (Boys/Girls),

Public school directory

NCES ID 360009102315

District
New York City Geographic District #13
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
835 students
Teachers (FTE)
58.4

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