Benjamin Banneker Academy (13K670)

71-77 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-797-3702
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
School Website: https://www.benjaminbanneker.nyc
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/13K670/
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School Leader: Kinsley Kwateng (kkwateng@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Wanda James (wjames4@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Shalonda Profit (sprofit@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Tamica Parris (tparris6@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Shalonda Profit (sprofit@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Cheyvonne Talbot (ctalbot@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Our mission of Benjamin Banneker Academy for Community Development is to provide rigorous, student-centered instruction in every classroom and to instill intellectual curiosity and excellence, integrity, and cultural awareness in every student. Through student programs and strategic partnerships, we seek to create opportunities for college access, lifelong learning, and fulfilling careers. We will provide opportunities for members of our community to share ideas and resources aligned to enhance the educational experience for our scholars. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a supportive and collaborative learning environment that encourages our students' physical, social, emotional, and academic growth.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 73%

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Extended Day, Health Center, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Macroeconomics, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Studio Art - Drawing, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Physics (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages), World Languages (College Course [Credited])
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Art
Our arts program allows scholars to express themselves in ways they could not in a core subject areas.
Program Details
Humanities(K71B)
Law & Government

For students interested in all facets of learning; extensive literary, writing, and research courses to sample; interdisciplinary curriculum that includes technology, humanities, and social sciences.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:185 / 61 (3.03)167 / 61 (2.74)
SWD applicants/seats:32 / 14 (2.29)32 / 14 (2.29)
Rank Avg: 5.66
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(P1)(G3)#CE to (P1)(G3)#F8
  SWD:(P1)(G5)#00 to (P1)(G5)#38
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
839
754
831
    Grade 12 Students
174
217
192
    Grade 11 Students
142
203
230
    Grade 10 Students
185
158
221
    Grade 9 Students
338
176
188
Avg. Class Size
23.9
23.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
5 / 102 / 31
8 / 75 / 23
13 / 44 / 6
Attendance %
83%
84%
85%
Graduation %
97%
100%
96%
College %
72%
65%
75%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,912 (451) / 225
318
1,802 (442) / 225
327
1,922 / 180
246

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  71.71%
Academic Engagement 
  65.38%
Safety 
  70.25%
Bully Prevention 
  60.38%
Inclusivity 
  84.70%
Mental Support 
  66.56%
Environment 
  61.75%
Post-School Support 
  75.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  79.00%
School Satisfaction 
  82.33%
Student Behavior 
  68.63%
Student Support 
  87.14%
School Leadership 
  88.08%
Instructional Clarity 
  87.67%
Instructional Development 
  82.63%
Post-School Support 
  99.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.56%
Teacher Support 
  85.57%
Safety 
  88.67%
School Community 
  74.00%
School Leadership 
  85.63%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
IEP Support 
  94.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  96.60%
CC Regents
  68
Non-CC Regents
  69
Impact Score
  0.72
Performance Score
  0.69
College Aptitude
CCR
  51.80%
SAT Math
  441
SAT R/W
  450
Postsecondary
2-Year College 23.10%
4-Year College 52.10%
Unknown 24.80%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 48.30%
Female 51.70%
English Language Learners:
  0.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  14.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  73.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.40%
Black 74.50%
Hispanic 16.70%
White 1.80%
Other 4.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 55.80%
White 30.80%
Other 13.40%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  14.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.10%
Students with ICT
  10.40%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  99.00%
Has all services
  95.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  71
Regents Gl. Hist.
  67
Regents US Hist.
  56
Regents Algebra I
  56
Regents Living Env.
  53
4-Year Grad. Rate
  86.2
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  94.33%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services97 (99%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
Occupational Therapy9 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School7 (70%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
ELL Progress
  80

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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