Benjamin Banneker Academy

Benjamin Banneker Academy serves 835 students in grades 9-12 as a regular public high school in Brooklyn's Crown Heights area. With 58 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 75th percentile statewide at #1210 out of 4758 New York schools.

Students excel particularly in core subjects, with an impressive 95% achieving proficiency or above in ELA/Reading and 92% meeting or exceeding standards in Mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence and effective instruction. Benjamin Banneker Academy draws from a well-educated community where 70% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The surrounding ZIP code 11238 has a median household income of $125,747 and a relatively low poverty rate of 10.9%, indicating a stable, economically diverse neighborhood. With a median home value of $1,145,100, the area represents an established Brooklyn community of nearly 58,000 residents. The school operates within Brooklyn's dynamic urban landscape, providing students with access to the educational and cultural opportunities that come with being part of New York City's largest borough.