Benjamin Banneker High School
Benjamin Banneker High School
DCPS School
Laura Washington
202-621-6320
laura.washington@k12.dc.gov
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8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Not Required
Benjamin Banneker Academic High School offers one of the District's most rigorous academic programs. The school's mission includes development of life-long skills for learning, sound moral character and regard for the welfare of the community. It prepares students for future leadership roles and admissions to a four year college or university. Banneker empowers students to be globally competitive.
Advanced Placement
Arts Integration
Blended Learning
Dual College Enrollment
Extended Day
International Baccalaureate
Interscholastic Sports
Selective Program
Electric Car Club, Debate Club, International Club, Varsity Sports, Cheerleading, Poetry Club, Debate Club, Newspaper
• 100% of our students graduate every year.
• 100% of our students are accepted into colleges every year.
• We are one of the District's International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program sites and offers Pre-IB, Advanced Placement (AP), Pre-AP and our own summer institute as additional rigorous academic options.
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Learn more about this school’s Historic Waitlist offers, seats, and applications in prior lottery cycles.
- 69% Black/African-American
- 2% Asian
- 17% Hispanic / Latino
- <1% Native American / Alaska Native
- <1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander
- 9% White non-Hispanic
- 3% Multiracial
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