Benjamin Banneker HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Washington, District of Columbia 20001 · District of Columbia Public Schools
#4 of 38 high schools in District of Columbia
#750 of 16,910 nationally
About Benjamin Banneker HS
Benjamin Banneker HS is a public high located in Washington, in the District of Columbia Public Schools school district of District of Columbia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 703 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 84.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 4th of 38 ranked high schools in District of Columbia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 703.
There are 235 schools in Washington; Benjamin Banneker HS ranks 13th of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)97.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)16.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Benjamin Banneker HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 97.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Benjamin Banneker HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Seaton ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students · 206 m away
Garrison ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students · 334 m away
Cleveland ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students · 360 m away
Center City PCS - Shaw
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
202 students · 578 m away
KIPP DC - WILL Academy PCS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
341 students · 641 m away
KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
224 students · 641 m away
KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades 1–4
343 students · 641 m away
Meridian PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
578 students · 824 m away
Thomson ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students · 1.0 km away
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
239 students · 1.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin Banneker HS a good school?
Benjamin Banneker HS has a Success Index (US) of 84.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #4 of 38 in District of Columbia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Benjamin Banneker HS rank in District of Columbia?
Benjamin Banneker HS ranks #4 of 38 high schools in District of Columbia and #750 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker HS?
Benjamin Banneker HS had 703 students in 2025.
Is Benjamin Banneker HS a elementary school or a high school?
Benjamin Banneker HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Benjamin Banneker HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Benjamin Banneker HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.