Beacon High School serves 282 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Beacon High School's student population of 282 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beacon High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
71%
37%
Black
13%
21%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤5%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Beacon High School often compared to?
Beacon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barron Collier High School, Avalon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beacon High School?
The graduation rate of Beacon High School is 5%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 86%.
How many students attend Beacon High School?
282 students attend Beacon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Beacon High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Beacon High School offer ?
Beacon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Beacon High School part of?
Beacon High School is part of Collier School District.
In what neighborhood is Beacon High School located?
Beacon High School is located in the East Naples neighborhood of Naples, FL. There are 10 other public schools located in East Naples.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students / Early Dismissal
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
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