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'''Benjamin Banneker Academy for Community Development''' (usually called '''Banneker''') is a public ] located in the ] section of ], ]. The school was originally a ] factory. Still today, different floors of the school are in Drake's colors. It has a small, but family type atmosphere for a high school. It is usually called a ] because the faculty and students are so focused on college. Banneker, which serves grades 9 through 12+, is operated by the ]. Many of the graduates attend ] schools, HBCUs (]) and ] schools. There are also a few that attend ] schools. The school's graduation rate has been at least 90% since 2002. '''Benjamin Banneker Academy for Community Development''' (usually called '''Banneker''') is a ] ] located in the ] section of ], ]. The school was originally a ] factory. Still today, different floors of the school are in Drake's colors, blue and yellow. It has a small, but family type atmosphere for a high school. It is usually called a ] because the faculty and students are so focused on college. Banneker, which serves grades 9 through 12+, is operated by the ]. Many of the graduates attend ] schools, HBCUs (]) and ] schools. There are also a few that attend ] schools and a few are recruited for ] schools. The school's graduation rate has been at least 90% since 2002.


==School Information== ==School information==
The school's colors are black and gold. Each year Banneker holds a homecoming party for the students in which they wear the school colors. This event is usually the final event to their School Spirit Week, which places a different theme on each day of that week. School Spirit week and Homecoming events are planned by the senior committee and is held the Friday before the Thanksgiving recess. The school was founded in 1987 in memory of ]. The school's colors are black and gold. Each year Banneker holds a homecoming party for the students in which they wear the school colors. This event is usually the final event to their School Spirit Week, which places a different theme on each day of that week. Some of the themes include Twin Day, "Celebrity Look A Like Day", and Flag Day. School Spirit week and Homecoming events are planned by the senior committee and is held the Friday before the Thanksgiving recess.
In 2012, the school was placed under the leadership of principal Deonca Renee.


The school was founded in 1987. Its name commemorates ], an ] scientist, surveyor, almanac author and farmer.
==Student Demographics==

There are 831 students in the school. The demographics are 83.39% ], 12.03% ] or ], 2.76% ], 1.5% ] (non-Hispanic) and 0.32% ].
==Student demographics==
As of the 2014–15 school year, the school had an enrollment of 920 students and 43.0 classroom teachers (on an ] basis), for a ] of 21.4:1. There were 414 students (45.0% of enrollment) eligible for ] and 49 (5.3% of students) eligible for reduced-cost lunch.

There are 831 students in the school. The demographics are 83.39% African American, 12.03% ], 2.76% ], 1.5% ] (non-Hispanic) and 0.32% ].


==Extracurricular activities== ==Extracurricular activities==
Benjamin Banneker Academy is known for its many great extracurricular activities, which include a variety of sport teams, clubs and community service organizations. Benjamin Banneker Academy is known for its many extracurricular activities, which include a variety of sport teams, clubs and community service organizations.


Two special events that happen at Banneker annually are the fashion shows that are presented by the school's fashion clubs, "The Banneker Scarlets" and the "Senior Fashion Show". Some special events that happen at Banneker annually are the fashion shows that are presented by the school's fashion clubs, "ETC Fashion Group" and the "Senior Fashion Show" and Homecoming.


==Clubs== ==Clubs==
*ETC Fashion Group (EMPOWERMENT THROUGH CREATIVITY)
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*The Banneker Scarlets (Fashion and Modeling Group)
*TMD (Teens Making a Difference) *TMD (Teens Making a Difference)
*Goddess (For Young Women's Empowerment) *Goddess (For Young Women's Empowerment)
*The Debate Team *The Debate Team
*NYC Otaku (Anime Club) *NYC Otaku (Anime Club)
*The Pre-Med Club *The Pre-Med Club
*NOLA (Banneker Rebuilds New Orleans) *NOLA (Banneker Rebuilds New Orleans)
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*The French Club *The French Club
*S.P.I.T (Soulful Poets In Training) *S.P.I.T (Soulful Poets In Training)
*Student Government Organization (SGO)
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*Student Government
*The Drama Club *The Drama Club
*Chorus *Chorus
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*The Africa Tours Club *The Africa Tours Club
*Nurange Dance Ensemble *Nurange Dance Ensemble
*STOKED NYC (Skateboarding/Snowboarding/Surfing)
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*Knitting and Crocheting Club
*Step Team
*Robotics


==Sports teams== ==Sports teams==
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*Baseball Boys Varsity *Baseball Boys Varsity
*Basketball Boys Varsity *Basketball Boys Varsity
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*Basketball Girls Jr. Varsity *Basketball Girls Jr. Varsity
*Bowling Boys Varsity *Bowling Boys Varsity
*Cheerleading
*Cross Country Girls Varsity *Cross Country Girls Varsity
*Cross Country Boys Varsity *Cross Country Boys Varsity
*Fencing Boys Varsity *Fencing Boys Varsity
*Fencing Girls Varsity *Fencing Girls Varsity
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*Indoor Track Girls Varsity *Indoor Track Girls Varsity
*Indoor Track Boys Varsity *Indoor Track Boys Varsity
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*Volleyball Girls Varsity *Volleyball Girls Varsity
*Volleyball Boys Varsity *Volleyball Boys Varsity
*Rowing
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Latest revision as of 01:28, 3 October 2024

Public school in New York City

Benjamin Banneker Academy For Community Development
Address
77 Clinton Avenue
Brooklyn, New York City 11205, New York 11205
United States
Coordinates40°41′43.8″N 73°58′8.4″W / 40.695500°N 73.969000°W / 40.695500; -73.969000
Information
TypePublic, Empowerment School
Established1987
School district13
NCES District ID3600091
School numberK670
NCES School ID360009102315
Faculty(on an FTE basis)
Grades9–12, SE
Enrollment837 (as of 2021-2022)
 • Grade 9188
 • Grade 10223
 • Grade 11232
 • Grade 12194
Student to teacher ratio14.26
Color(s)Black and gold
MascotWarriors
WebsiteBenjamin Banneker Academy

Benjamin Banneker Academy for Community Development (usually called Banneker) is a public high school located in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, New York City. The school was originally a Drake's Cakes factory. Still today, different floors of the school are in Drake's colors, blue and yellow. It has a small, but family type atmosphere for a high school. It is usually called a junior college because the faculty and students are so focused on college. Banneker, which serves grades 9 through 12+, is operated by the New York City Department of Education. Many of the graduates attend SUNY schools, HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities) and CUNY schools. There are also a few that attend Ivy League schools and a few are recruited for Posse schools. The school's graduation rate has been at least 90% since 2002.

School information

The school's colors are black and gold. Each year Banneker holds a homecoming party for the students in which they wear the school colors. This event is usually the final event to their School Spirit Week, which places a different theme on each day of that week. Some of the themes include Twin Day, "Celebrity Look A Like Day", and Flag Day. School Spirit week and Homecoming events are planned by the senior committee and is held the Friday before the Thanksgiving recess.

The school was founded in 1987. Its name commemorates Benjamin Banneker, an African American scientist, surveyor, almanac author and farmer.

Student demographics

As of the 2014–15 school year, the school had an enrollment of 920 students and 43.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 21.4:1. There were 414 students (45.0% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and 49 (5.3% of students) eligible for reduced-cost lunch.

There are 831 students in the school. The demographics are 83.39% African American, 12.03% Hispanic or Latino, 2.76% Asian, 1.5% White (non-Hispanic) and 0.32% Native American.

Extracurricular activities

Benjamin Banneker Academy is known for its many extracurricular activities, which include a variety of sport teams, clubs and community service organizations.

Some special events that happen at Banneker annually are the fashion shows that are presented by the school's fashion clubs, "ETC Fashion Group" and the "Senior Fashion Show" and Homecoming.

Clubs

  • ETC Fashion Group (EMPOWERMENT THROUGH CREATIVITY)
  • TMD (Teens Making a Difference)
  • Goddess (For Young Women's Empowerment)
  • The Debate Team
  • NYC Otaku (Anime Club)
  • The Pre-Med Club
  • NOLA (Banneker Rebuilds New Orleans)
  • The Robotics Team
  • The Latino Club
  • The French Club
  • S.P.I.T (Soulful Poets In Training)
  • Student Government Organization (SGO)
  • The Drama Club
  • Chorus
  • Chess Team
  • Banneker Sisters United
  • Banneker Brothers United
  • The Yearbook Committee
  • The Senior Committee
  • The Africa Tours Club
  • Nurange Dance Ensemble
  • STOKED NYC (Skateboarding/Snowboarding/Surfing)
  • Knitting and Crocheting Club
  • Step Team
  • Robotics

Sports teams

  • Baseball Boys Varsity
  • Basketball Boys Varsity
  • Basketball Boys Jr. Varsity
  • Basketball Girls Varsity
  • Basketball Girls Jr. Varsity
  • Bowling Boys Varsity
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country Girls Varsity
  • Cross Country Boys Varsity
  • Fencing Boys Varsity
  • Fencing Girls Varsity
  • Indoor Track Girls Varsity
  • Indoor Track Boys Varsity
  • Outdoor Track Girls Varsity
  • Outdoor Track Boys Varsity
  • Soccer Girls Varsity
  • Soccer Boys Varsity
  • Softball Girls Varsity
  • Tennis Boys Varsity
  • Tennis Girls Varsity
  • Volleyball Girls Varsity
  • Volleyball Boys Varsity
  • Rowing

References

  1. "Benjamin Banneker Academy". New York City Department of Education. 2009. Retrieved December 27, 2009.
  2. ^ "Search for Public Schools - Benjamin Banneker Academy (360009102315)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 2, 2023.

See also

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