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ELIGIBILITY
  • Priority to District 13, 14, 15, and 16 students
  • Then to Brooklyn residents
  • Then to New York City residents

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Functionally Accessible

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
  • Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT)
  • SETSS

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL

ENROLLMENT (10/31/2008)
  • Grades Served (2010 - 2011): 09,10,11,12

SCHOOL STATISTICS AND REPORTS
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
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 will 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.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medicine, Humanities, Media Communication
Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Portuguese, Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, Statistics, United States History

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: Goodwill Industries, Institute for Student Achievement, Metro Center for Urban Education
  • Hospital Outreach: Downstate Medical Center
  • Higher Education Institutions: New York University (NYU), Long Island University (LIU), Medgar Evers College, Polytechnic University
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: Brooklyn Academy of Music
  • Corporate: JP Morgan Chase, O’Melveny and Myers LLP, Verizon, Brooklyn Navy Yard, National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment
  • Other: Steiner Studios
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: After-school Tutoring, Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Extended Day Program, Saturday Enrichment Program, Student Government, Young Men’s Group, Banneker Sisters United, Africa Tours, The After-school Corporation (TASC), Sisters Inspiring Sisters to Success Mentoring Program (SISTS), Manhood Training Program, Benjamin Banneker Book Club, The 90's Club, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), LIU Charles Evans Innis Scholars Program and Work Hard/Play Hard, Katrina Relief and Recovery Project
Academic: National Society of Black Engineers, Inc. (NSBE) Junior, Doctors of Tomorrow, Debate Team, Literary Guild, Vocational and Technical Education Act (VATEA) Engineering Program, Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Program, Peer Tutoring Program, Warrior Scholars
Artistic: African Dance Team, Step Team, Latino Dance Group, Benjamin Banneker Musical Chorus Group, Young Poets Society, Zawadi Art Ensemble, Nurange Dance Company, Video Production (AV Squad)
Clubs: Savvy Mentoring, African Drumming, Chess, 90's, Math, Crocheting and Knitting

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer
Girls: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

SCHOOL SPORTS
Track Team, Equestrian Team, Martial Arts, Flag Football, Intramural Basketball
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Humanities (Humanities & Interdisciplinary)
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
K71B Screened 9 N/A N/A
Scores
  • English:(80-100)
  • Social Studies:(80-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 3-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 3-4
Requirements:
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Media Communication (Communications)
A hands-on approach to understanding mass media, opportunities to develop career skills in video production, journalism, media arts, technology, with internships in various media outlets
K71E Screened 9 N/A N/A
Scores
  • English:(80-100)
  • Social Studies:(80-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 3-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 3-4
Requirements:
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Pre-Engineering (Engineering)
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
K71J Screened 9 N/A N/A
Scores
  • Math:(80-100)
  • Science:(80-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 3-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 3-4
Requirements:
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Pre-Medicine (Health Professions)
An introduction to the health professions; intense courses in math and science with the requirement of maintaining an 80 or above average in these areas, exposure to various opportunities in the medical field
K71K Screened 9 N/A N/A
Scores
  • Math:(80-100)
  • Science:(80-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 3-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 3-4
Requirements:
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality
Humanities & Interdisciplinary Screened, Communications Screened, Engineering Screened, Health Professions Screened
OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Our Open House sessions are usually scheduled every September and October. Please call to schedule a walking tour of the school.

DID YOU KNOW?
  • Benjamin Banneker Academy was selected as the only New York City Public High School to be a part of Tavis Smiley's Talented Tenth Tour.
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Benjamin Banneker Academy, DBN 13K670 , Borough of Brooklyn