- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, DC
Benjamin Banneker Hs
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Banneker Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 110003000153
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Banneker Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of District of Columbia schools.
- #9 of 35
- high schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for District of Columbia
- 703
- students enrolled
Benjamin Banneker Hs has class sizes larger than 95% of District of Columbia schools. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Banneker Hs ranks #9 of 35 high schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+92 students YoY
Benjamin Banneker Hs grew from 579 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (+15.9%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+92 students YoY 110003000153 · Washington, DC High · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 20.7:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
Benjamin Banneker Hs grew from 579 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (+15.9%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Banneker Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson-Reed H
Jackson-Reed Hs
1,855 students
- Columbia Heigh
Columbia Heights Education Campus
1,563 students
- Deal Ms
Deal Ms
1,462 students
- Coolidge Hs
Coolidge Hs
1,029 students
- Roosevelt Hs
Roosevelt Hs
943 students
- This school 703
Benjamin Banneker Hs
703 students
What this shows Benjamin Banneker Hs reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Banneker Hs compares
Benjamin Banneker Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs District of Columbia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 68% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 68% above state mean
Top 95% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$31,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below District of Columbia avg of $33,119
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
White 9.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Benjamin Banneker Hs is more mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for District of Columbia Public Schools reports $31,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Banneker Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Banneker Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Washington
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jackson-Reed Hs
Standard public school
1,855 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Coolidge Hs
Standard public school
1,029 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Hs
Standard public school
943 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Eastern Hs
Standard public school
909 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Dunbar Hs
Standard public school
892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
745 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Banneker Hs
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Hs?
Benjamin Banneker Hs has 703 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), up 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker Hs is 20.7:1, which is 68% higher than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Banneker Hs?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Banneker Hs is African American at 68.6% of enrollment, in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Banneker Hs?
Benjamin Banneker Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Banneker Hs rank among high schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Banneker Hs ranks #9 of 35 high schools in Washington, DC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in District of Columbia Public Schools?
Besides Benjamin Banneker Hs, District of Columbia Public Schools also operates Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students), Columbia Heights Education Campus (1,563 students), and Deal Ms (1,462 students). See the District of Columbia Public Schools district page for the complete list.