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Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center

14024 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA, 90061

About Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center

The Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center is a public career and transition center in Los Angeles, California. It helps students in grades 9–12 and young adults get ready for college or a trade. The center has about 200 to 250 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 12 to 1. The Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center focuses on helping students with disabilities or special learning needs get ready for work and learn life skills. The academic program focuses on real-world skills, preparing students for jobs, and creating personalized learning plans. The amount of money each student gets is about the same as what most public schools in California get. There isn't a standard entrance exam at the school, but students can take state tests and college entrance exams like the SAT when the time is right. Families exploring specialized educational pathways, including the best high school in California , may find Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center offers a supportive environment focused on career readiness, life skills, and individualized student growth.

Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center Contact Information

Address

14024 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA, 90061

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Phone

(310) 324-6668

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
189
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6775 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:42 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.12%
Asian 1.06%
Hispanic 82.01%
Black 14.81%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.12%
Asian
1.06%
Hispanic
82.01%
Black
14.81%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 189
26.98%
51 Female
73.02%
138 Male

Student Population

189 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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The Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center helps students get ready for jobs after graduation by giving them more paid work experience and working with community partners. The center's vocational training programs in fields like business, and horticulture help young adults with disabilities become more independent and confident in their career choices.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of programs does the Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center have?

Ans. For students with special learning needs, the school offers career and technical education, life skills training, and transition services.

Q2. Is there no cost for school?

Ans. Yes, all students can enroll in a public school without paying tuition.

Q3. Does the school help students with disabilities?

Ans. Yes, students with disabilities can get individualized learning plans and specialized support services.

Q4. Are there chances for placement in college or a trade school?

Ans. Yes, the school helps students get ready for jobs, vocational programs, or college after they graduate.

Q5. Does the school offer SAT prep or standardized testing?

Ans. Students may take state tests and the SAT when appropriate, but traditional measures like math and reading proficiency are not reported.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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