The Beacon School is a college-preparatory public high school in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City near Times Square and the Theater District.
Serving 1,372 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 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beacon High School serves a large attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in New York, NY, with students typically experiencing a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 12.4 miles, extending up to 24.1 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
School Overview
Beacon High School's student population of 1,372 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,372 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Motto
'Our purpose is to give our students the opportunities, the resources, and the go-ahead to find meaning and success in their lives…'
School Rankings
Beacon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beacon High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#916 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Blue Demons
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 #916 out of 4,346 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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Beacon High School?
1,372 students attend Beacon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Beacon High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 6% 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 15:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beacon High School part of?
Beacon High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
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