A Philip Randolph Campus High School vs. Beacon High School
Should I attend A Philip Randolph Campus High School or Beacon High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
A Philip Randolph Campus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Beacon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,499 students in grades 9-12, A Philip Randolph Campus 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,507 students in grades 9-12, Beacon High School ranks in the top 5% 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 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,499 students
1,507 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
36% | 64%
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#431 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#106 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
90-94%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
≥99%
Graduation Rate
79%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
612
400
Grade 10 Students
358
385
Grade 11 Students
289
357
Grade 12 Students
225
365
Ungraded Students
15
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
62%
25%
% Black
29%
14%
% White
2%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
10%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%