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[quote=Anonymous]No one has really mentioned this, but I think the culture and environment of the school plays a large part as to why many white families don't consider Banneker. It's very "old-school", high pressure, focus on academics above all else, etc. The extracurricular offerings aren't great. The administration is a total mess. The building itself is old and decrepit. These types of things are not super appealing to white families in DC. The academics are wonderful at Banneker, and, for the right kid, it is a wonderful school. It's slated for renovation in a few years and that might start a demographic change. I think the renovation at Walls made it more appealing for white families.[/quote]
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