Benjamin Banneker Academy
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #13 · Grades 9-12
280th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
Benjamin Banneker Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Banneker Academy 280th of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 75% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2022 to 75th in 2025 — improving.
Benjamin Banneker Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Benjamin Banneker Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 835 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.5% | 74.4% | ▼ 12.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.8% | 16.9% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 3.2% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Benjamin Banneker Academy
Typical home value $1.24M in zip 11238 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Benjamin Banneker Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the ArtsNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.4 mi away1,025th of 1,137
ELA 57% · Math 8% - 3Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam)New York City Geographic District #13 · 0.6 mi away901st of 1,137
ELA 43% · Math 41% - 1Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community ServiceNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.6 mi away1,133rd of 1,137
ELA 28% · Math 0% - 10Brooklyn Technical High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.6 mi away2nd of 1,137
ELA 100% · Math 100% - 6Science Skills Center High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.8 mi away466th of 1,137
ELA 65% · Math 63% - 1Brooklyn International High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.8 mi away1,056th of 1,137
ELA 30% - 2Urban Assembly School for Music and ArtNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.8 mi away916th of 1,137
ELA 56% · Math 27% - 1Khalil Gibran International AcademyNew York City Geographic District #15 · 0.8 mi away1,105th of 1,137
ELA 24% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Benjamin Banneker Academy in?
Benjamin Banneker Academy is part of the New York City Geographic District #13 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is Benjamin Banneker Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Banneker Academy 280th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Benjamin Banneker Academy?
Black 74%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 3%, White 2% (835 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Benjamin Banneker Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11238 is $1.24M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.