Serving 1,507 students in grades 9-12, Beacon High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beacon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Beacon High School's student population of 1,507 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beacon High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beacon High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
14%
16%
White
38%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beacon High School's ranking?
Beacon High School is ranked #106 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beacon High School?
The graduation rate of Beacon High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Beacon High School?
1,507 students attend Beacon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Beacon High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon High School?
Beacon High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Beacon High School offer ?
Beacon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beacon High School part of?
Beacon High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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