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Mckinley Technology High School vs. Benjamin Banneker High School

Should you attend Mckinley Technology High School 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
Mckinley Technology High School
151 T St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Benjamin Banneker High School
1600 9th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Mckinley Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Benjamin Banneker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 704 students in grades 9-12, Mckinley Technology High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher 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 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). 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
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
704 students
671 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mckinley Technology High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin Banneker High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
35% | 65%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mckinley Technology High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin Banneker High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mckinley Technology High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin Banneker High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Technology High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#36 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 20%)
#17 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mckinley Technology High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benjamin Banneker High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Top 30% in DC)
44%
(Top 20% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mckinley Technology High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Banneker High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 10% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 1% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mckinley Technology High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Banneker High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in DC)
≥95%
(Top 5% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mckinley Technology High School with the average graduation rate observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Benjamin Banneker High School with the average graduation rate observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mckinley Technology High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Benjamin Banneker High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
195
245
Grade 10 Students
185
162
Grade 11 Students
176
128
Grade 12 Students
148
136

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mckinley Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benjamin Banneker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mckinley Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benjamin Banneker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
83%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mckinley Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benjamin Banneker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mckinley Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benjamin Banneker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mckinley Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benjamin Banneker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mckinley Technology High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benjamin Banneker High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mckinley Technology High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benjamin Banneker High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(12-13 School Year Data)
11%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mckinley Technology High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benjamin Banneker High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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