About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | New York City Geographic District #13
Benjamin Banneker Academy is located in Brooklyn, NY and is one of 18 high schools in New York City Geographic District #13. It is a public school that serves 833 students in grades 9-12.
Benjamin Banneker Academy made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Benjamin Banneker Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Benjamin Banneker Academy had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Benjamin Banneker Academy's students and teachers. more
Benjamin Banneker Academy made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Benjamin Banneker Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Benjamin Banneker Academy had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Benjamin Banneker Academy's students and teachers. more
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| Acorn Community High School 0.5 miles |  |
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I Think That Benjamin Banneker Academy Is A GREAT School. The Teachers Really Work Hard With The Students. Plus, The Students There Are VERY Friendly. They Really Don't Mess With Students Unless Your Reallu Looking For It. Also, All Students Have A Different Type Of Style. Not One Student Is The Same. In Addition, There Are So Many Programs That The School Offers. So What Ever Your Looking For The School Has It, Or You Can Make Your Own Group By Finding Other Students That Are Interested In What You're Doing. Overall, Benjamin Banneker Academy Is A GREAT School.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 833
55%
45%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Benjamin Banneker Academy had 59% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
89%
Hispanic
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Benjamin Banneker Academy had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in New York City Geographic District #13Test Scores
About the NYSRE
What is it?
The New York State Regents Examinations are a series of subject specific tests that measure a student's level of proficiency in each of the subject areas tested.
Which Grades and Subjects?
High school students must pass at least five tests in the following subjects: English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and foreign language.
How is it Scored?
Every New York high school student must pass (score a 65 or above) at least five Regents examinations to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
Chemistry
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Earth Science
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English
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94%
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Living Environment
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88%
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80%
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Mathematics A
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91%
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Mathematics B
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68%
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Physics
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61%
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Chemistry
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51%
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Earth Science
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93%
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English
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98%
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Living Environment
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78%
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Mathematics A
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92%
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75%
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77%
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Mathematics B
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69%
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74%
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Physics
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59%
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Chemistry
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65%
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68%
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Earth Science
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68%
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42%
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70%
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English
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97%
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82%
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82%
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Living Environment
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86%
district
74%
state
75%
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Mathematics A
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83%
district
65%
state
76%
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Mathematics B
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84%
district
80%
state
70%
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Physics
school
68%
district
83%
state
77%
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Chemistry
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84%
district
77%
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74%
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Earth Science
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76%
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58%
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English
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92%
district
82%
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82%
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Living Environment
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87%
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80%
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80%
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Mathematics A
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69%
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43%
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61%
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Mathematics B
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60%
district
71%
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68%
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Physics
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79%
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82%
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77%
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
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57%
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84%
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65%
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Chemistry
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50%
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80%
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73%
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Earth Science
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74%
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English
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99%
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84%
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83%
Geometry
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66%
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72%
Integrated Algebra
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84%
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64%
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Living Environment
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85%
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84%
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79%
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Mathematics B
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62%
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50%
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61%
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Physics
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64%
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88%
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82%
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Algebra 2/Trigonometry
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40%
district
78%
state
64%
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Chemistry
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65%
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86%
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78%
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Earth Science
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65%
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53%
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72%
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English
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94%
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86%
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85%
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Geometry
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65%
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77%
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75%
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Integrated Algebra
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82%
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62%
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73%
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Living Environment
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91%
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82%
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81%
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Physics
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81%
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TestRating
4 out of 10
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