Benjamin Banneker Academy

DBN	13K670 • insideschools.org • School Finder • 2017 School Performance Dashboard
Overview Paragraph	Our mission is to provide a comprehensive course of study that will actively engage students in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to adapt to a multicultural, scientific, and technological society. Students draw upon community resources in preparation for the world of higher education and work. Our graduates will be socially responsible, lifelong learners prepared to promote all aspects of community development as they meet the challenges of the future.
Prgram Description	For students interested in all facets of learning; extensive literary, writing, and research courses to sample; interdisciplinary curriculum that includes technology, humanities, and social sciences. A hands-on approach to understanding mass media; opportunities offered to develop career skills in video production, journalism, media arts, and technology, with internships in various media outlets. Training related to the field of engineering; courses in math and science and the requirement of maintaining an 80 or above average in these areas. An introduction to the health professions; intensive coursework in math and science and exposure to various opportunities in the medical field.
Admissions Priority	Priority to Districts 13, 14, 15 and 16 students or residents Priority to Districts 13, 14, 15 and 16 students or residents Priority to Districts 13, 14, 15 and 16 students or residents Priority to Districts 13, 14, 15 and 16 students or residents Then to Brooklyn students or residents Then to Brooklyn students or residents Then to Brooklyn students or residents Then to Brooklyn students or residents Then to New York City residents Then to New York City residents Then to New York City residents Then to New York City residents
Offer Rate	40% of offers went to this group 56% of offers went to this group 53% of offers went to this group 95% of offers went to this group
Requirements	Course Grades: English (73-100), Math (70-100), Social Studies (73-100), Science (72-100) Course Grades: English (70-100), Math (70-100), Social Studies (70-100), Science (70-100) Course Grades: English (72-100), Math (75-100) Course Grades: English (68-100), Math (68-100), Social Studies (66-100), Science (70-100) Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.1-4.5), Math (1.9-4.5) Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (1.9-4.5), Math (1.9-4.5) Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (1.9-4.5), Math (2.4-4.5) Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (1.9-4.5), Math (1.9-4.5) Attendance and Punctuality Attendance and Punctuality Attendance and Punctuality Attendance and Punctuality Interview Interview Interview 40% of offers went to this group 56% of offers went to this group
Methods	Screened Screened Screened Screened
Seats 9th Grade GE	50 50 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants	744 557 711 789 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat	15 11 14 16 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Filled	Y Y Y Y
Seats 9th Grade SWD	10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants	100 69 66 58 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat	10 7 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Filled	Y Y Y N
Seats Specialized	0 0 0 0 0 0
Applicants Specialized	0 0 0 0 0 0
App per Seat Specialized	0 0 0 0 0 0
Location	71-77 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11205 (40.695389, -73.968759)
Subway	N/A
Website	schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/13/k670
Graduation Rate	91.6%
Pct Stu Enough Variety	77.0%
College Career Rate	80.5%
Pct Stu Safe	86.0%
Specialized	No
Total Students	916
Attendance Rate	90.0%
SAT Takers	0
SAT Reading	484
SAT Math	479
SAT Writing	472
Total Enrollment	916
Female	56.0% (515)
Male	43.8% (401)
White	1.0% (9)
Asian	3.8% (35)
Black	84.8% (777)
Hispanic	9.1% (83)
Other	1.3% (12)
Academic Opportunities	Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medicine, Humanities, Media Communication, New York University (NYU) BEST Program
Advanced Placement Courses	AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English, AP Music Theory, AP World History
Bus	B38, B48, B54, B57, B62, B67, B69
Addtl Info1
Extracurricular Activities	90s Club, African Dance/Drumming, Tutoring, Architecture, Sisters/Brothers United, Musical Chorus, Book, Chess, Construction/Engineering, Knitting, Debate, Doctors of Tomorrow, Katrina Relief, Latino Dance, Literary, LIU Scholars, Manhood Training, Math, Entrepreneurial Training, Society of Black Engineers Jr, Dance, Peer Mediation, Tutoring, Mentoring, Sign Language, Girls Empowerment, Step, Student Government, AV Squad, Engineering, Warrior Scholars, Young MenÂ’s, Young Poets, Zawadi Art
School Sports	Intramural Basketball, Equestrian Team, Flag Football, Martial Arts, Track
Programs	Humanities Media Communication Pre-Engineering Pre-Medicine
Interests	Humanities & Interdisciplinary Communications Engineering Health Professions
Eligibility
Audition Information
Boro	K
School 10th Seats	1
ELL Programs	English as a New Language
Language Classes	Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Neighborhood	Clinton Hill
Shared Space
Campus Name
Building Code	K914
Phone Number	718-797-3702
Fax Number	718-797-3862
School Email
Grades 2018	12-Sep
Final Grades	12-Sep
Start Time	8am
End Time	3pm
Psal Sports Boys	Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Indoor Track, Soccer
Psal Sports Girls	Basketball, Fencing, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Psal Sports Coed
Girls
Boys
Pbat
International
Transfer
Ptech
Early College
Geo Eligibility
School Accessibility Description	1
Codes	K71B K71E K71J K71K
Seats 10	Yes-5 Yes-5 Yes-5 Yes-5
Primary Address Line 1	71-77 Clinton Avenue
City	Brooklyn
State Code	NY
Lat	40.695
Lng	-73.969
Zip	11,205
# Grade 9	221
# Grade 10	217
# Grade 11	245
# Grade 12	233
ELA Takers	212
ELA Level 1	10.4% (22)
ELA Level 2	26.4% (56)
ELA Level 3	52.4% (111)
ELA Level 4	10.8% (23)
ELA Level 3+4	63.2% (134)
Math Takers	160
Math Level 1	18.1% (29)
Math Level 2	35.0% (56)
Math Level 3	33.1% (53)
Math Level 4	13.8% (22)
Math Level 3+4	46.9% (75)

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