Serving 1,435 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 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 46%). 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,435 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Beacon High School ranks within the top 30% 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 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Beacon High School is ranked #983 out of 4,377 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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Beacon High School?
1,435 students attend Beacon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Beacon High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beacon High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,435 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
