Benjamin Banneker High School
1600 9TH STREET NW, Washington, DC
Programs & Activities
Academic Programs
Student Demographics
Source: OSSE enrollment data. Percentages reflect the school's student population composition.
Staff & Leadership
High School Outcomes
This school may be a fit if…
Parents often consider factors like these when researching schools. This is informational, not a recommendation.
- ✓ you are looking for an IB curriculum framework
- ✓ arts-integrated learning appeals to your child
- ✓ your student is seeking advanced academic coursework
- ✓ your student qualifies for selective program admissions
- ✓ a longer school day fits your schedule
- ✓ after-school care is important
- ✓ metro or bus accessibility matters to your family
- ✓ you prefer a school without a uniform requirement
- ✓ you live in or near Ward 2
Data sources: Academic proficiency data from OSSE PARCC/STAR assessments. Lottery match rates from MySchoolDC results. Demographics from OSSE enrollment reports. Teacher data from OSSE educator reports. Last updated: December 22, 2025.
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Lottery Information
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School Logistics
Open House Dates
- 📅 Jan.02, 2026 12:00pm-01:00pm
- 📅 Jan.26, 2026 09:30am-10:30am
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