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.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 73%

Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Extended Day, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, 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 Team
Benjamin Banneker Academy
Clubs
521 Music Group, African Drum Club, African Student Club, Anime Club, Art/Photography Club, BBACD NAACP, Caribbean Student Organization, Cheerleading, Debate, Drumline, Ed Rising, Goddess/My Sister's Keeper (MSK), Majorettes, Martial Arts, My Brother's Keeper (MBK), National Honor Society, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Pre-Med Club, Robotics, S.P.I.T. (Soulful Poets In Training), Steel Pan, Step Team, Student Government
Art
Our arts program allows scholars to express themselves in ways they could not in a core subject areas.
Programs
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
Pre-Engineering(K71J)
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.

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:124 / 61 (2.03)133 / 61 (2.18)
SWD applicants/seats:16 / 14 (1.14)24 / 14 (1.71)
Rank Avg: 5.77
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Pre-Medicine(K71K)
Health Professions

An introduction to the health professions; intensive coursework in math and science and exposure to various opportunities in the medical field.

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:127 / 61 (2.08)130 / 61 (2.13)
SWD applicants/seats:13 / 14 (0.93)7 / 14 (0.50)
Rank Avg: 6.12
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
852
839
754
    Grade 12 Students
132
174
217
    Grade 11 Students
166
142
203
    Grade 10 Students
297
185
158
    Grade 9 Students
257
338
176
Avg. Class Size
24.2
23.9
23.8
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
16.0
16.4
15.6
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 4
5 / 102 / 31
8 / 75 / 23
Attendance %
83%
84%
Graduation %
97%
100%
College %
72%
65%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,912 (451) / 225
318
1,802 (442) / 225
327

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 (2024-25)
Student Responses 63% responded
Academic Rigor 
  73.00%
Academic Engagement 
  60.91%
Safety 
  65.38%
Bully Prevention 
  53.75%
Inclusivity 
  75.36%
Mental Support 
  62.00%
Environment 
  61.71%
Post-School Support 
  71.50%
Teacher Responses 57% responded
Academic Rigor 
  73.50%
School Satisfaction 
  86.88%
Student Behavior 
  57.67%
Student Support 
  82.47%
School Leadership 
  92.47%
Instructional Clarity 
  88.40%
Instructional Development 
  83.72%
Post-School Support 
  97.67%
Family Responses 22% responded
Education 
  89.50%
Teacher Support 
  79.00%
Safety 
  84.00%
School Community 
  62.75%
School Leadership 
  82.40%
Post-School Support 
  87.00%
IEP Support 
  87.67%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 48.40%
Female 51.60%
English Language Learners:
  0.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  13.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  77.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.40%
Black 76.80%
Hispanic 15.40%
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 
  87.67%

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 (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services101 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
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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