Benjamin Banneker Academy (13K670) 
71-77 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-797-3702
Email: Kkwateng@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
Principal: Kinsley Kwateng
School Website: https://www.benjaminbanneker.nyc
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/44254
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/13K670/HS/
Bus: B38, B48, B54, B57, B62, B67, B69
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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.
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
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
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.
- (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Computer Science & Technology
Training related to the field of engineering; courses in math and science and the requirement of maintaining an 80 or above average in these areas.
- (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Health Professions
An introduction to the health professions; intensive coursework in math and science and exposure to various opportunities in the medical field.
- (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
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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)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 61.40%
Other Postsecondary 0.50%
Unknown 27.90%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 52.90%
Black 71.10%
Hispanic 18.40%
White 1.60%
Other 5.50%
White 30.60%
Other 14.30%
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