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Beacon High School

101 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 830 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 830 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Beacon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Beacon High School's student population of 830 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
830 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Beacon High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#194 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Beacon High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Beacon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beacon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Beacon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Beacon High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Beacon High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Beacon High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Beacon High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Beacon High School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Beacon High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Beacon High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Beacon High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Beacon High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Beacon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Beacon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beacon High School's ranking?
Beacon High School is ranked #194 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥80% 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 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Beacon High School?
830 students attend Beacon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Beacon High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% 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 10:1, which is lower 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 (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 (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 830 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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