Beacon High School

101 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 863 students in grades 9-12, Beacon High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 863 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • : 92% (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:

School Overview

Beacon High School's student population of 863 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
863 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Beacon High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
90%
55%
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(18-19)
92%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
29%
29%
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Black
17%
16%
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White
45%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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89%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Beacon High School often compared to?
Beacon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington High School, John Jay Senior High School, Roy C Ketcham Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beacon High School?
The graduation rate of Beacon High School is 89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Beacon High School?
863 students attend Beacon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Beacon High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon High School?
Beacon High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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 Beacon City School District.

School Reviews

4   2/21/2019
I graduated in 1975 and I am very proud that the new Beacon High has a majority minority enrollment and that the school remains academically sound.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - "Mahdi" Leroy J. Thorpe. Jr., LGSW.,LPC
5   2/23/2011
Best visual arts department - cool teacher --- hard to gain admission, but well worth the effort.
- Posted by Parent - ggorg

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 863 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 89% (Btm 50%)
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • : 92% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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