Serving 1,449 students in grades 9-12, Beacon High School ranks in the top 30% 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Beacon High School's student population of 1,449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beacon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beacon High School is 0.77, 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
#983 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
13%
16%
White
34%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 #983 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beacon High School?
The graduation rate of Beacon High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Beacon High School?
1,449 students attend Beacon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Beacon High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon High School?
Beacon High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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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