Duke Ellington School Of The Arts vs. Benjamin Banneker High School
Should you attend Duke Ellington School Of The Arts or Benjamin Banneker High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Benjamin Banneker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 579 students in grades 9-12, Duke Ellington School Of The Arts ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 671 students in grades 9-12, Benjamin Banneker High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
579 students
671 students
% Male | % Female
29% | 71%
35% | 65%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
48:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#10 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
91%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
165
245
Grade 10 Students
152
162
Grade 11 Students
131
128
Grade 12 Students
131
136
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
19%
% Black
64%
70%
% White
16%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
11%
