Beacon High School serves 313 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). 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 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beacon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Beacon High School's student population of 313 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beacon High School is 0.52, 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%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
66%
36%
Black
17%
21%
White
15%
36%
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
84%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 48% 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?
313 students attend Beacon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Beacon High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 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.
School Calendar
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Date
Early Dismissal / Last Day for Students
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
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