Beacon High School

Public 9-12

522 W 44th St
New York, NY 10036

(212) 465-4230

District: New York City Geographic District # 3

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,023

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 1,449

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.4%

Hispanic:

27.7%

African American:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Beacon High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Beacon High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Beacon High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.4%), Hispanic (27.7%), African American (13.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beacon High School is 16.1. 14 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Beacon High School employs 89.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beacon High School is $12,023. 14 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Beacon High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

New York City Geographic District # 3:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 3 494^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Beacon High School

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Rank History for all students at Beacon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2005	64.01	315^th	935	66.3%
2006	55.96	523^rd	986	47.0%
2007	65.87	301^st	1002	70.0%
2010	82.93	3^rd	1117	99.7%
2016	96.03	1^st	1255	99.9%
2017	93.83	1^st	1221	99.9%
2019	78.99	123^rd	1207	89.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Beacon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	60.47	363^rd	1132	67.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beacon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	79.38	82^nd	1179	93.0%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)

83%

17%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, December 16, 2023

Terrible support for kids with IEPs.
No communication between staff. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 27, 2018

Very caring and wonderful teachers. They are open minded and encourage student to be independent thinkers. Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, June 7, 2012

i really really want to get into this school next year! Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, May 7, 2011

I would really want to go to this school in 9 grade Close Quote

Enrollment information for Beacon High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	28	35	3	43	1	n/a	n/a	110
1995	135	114	24	150	5	n/a	n/a	428
1996	135	114	24	150	5	n/a	n/a	428
1997	197	170	31	207	5	n/a	n/a	610
1998	263	160	41	213	4	n/a	n/a	681
1999	319	150	45	220	7	n/a	n/a	741
2000	358	144	57	215	7	n/a	n/a	781
2001	377	145	61	230	2	n/a	n/a	815
2002	415	165	75	260	4	n/a	n/a	919
2003	415	165	75	260	4	n/a	n/a	919
2004	465	180	77	285	3	n/a	n/a	1010
2005	485	199	69	282	3	n/a	n/a	1038
2006	531	199	58	250	4	n/a	n/a	1042
2007	550	187	52	240	2	n/a	n/a	1031
2008	592	184	66	240	3	n/a	n/a	1085
2009	646	169	75	239	1	n/a	n/a	1130
2010	653	157	85	247	2	n/a	n/a	1144
2011	609	185	94	268	3	0	0	1159
2012	600	177	104	273	6	1	1	1162
2013	638	182	113	300	8	1	19	1261
2014	606	188	118	313	7	0	42	1274
2015	625	173	114	292	6	0	73	1283
2016	688	177	100	287	8	0	47	1307
2017	678	178	104	261	5	1	65	1292
2018	694	188	118	262	12	3	103	1380
2019	666	202	127	280	11	2	136	1424
2020	642	223	141	300	11	3	151	1471
2021	581	224	169	350	13	9	164	1510
2022	567	214	177	372	9	11	157	1507
2023	498	196	178	401	9	14	153	1449

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Beacon High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	110	9.0	12.2	n/a
1995	428	15.6	27.4	n/a
1996	428	15.6	27.4	n/a
1997	610	25.8	23.6	10
1998	681	18.3	37.2	11.9
1999	741	28.3	26.2	13.4
2000	781	22.3	35.0	23
2001	815	20.5	39.8	34.4
2002	919	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	919	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	1010	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	1038	n/a	n/a	0
2006	1042	52.0	20.0	23.6
2007	1031	58.5	17.6	23.1
2008	1085	59.0	18.4	19.8
2009	1130	58.0	19.5	19.9
2010	1144	55.0	20.8	n/a
2011	1159	53.3	21.7	22.3
2012	1162	52.0	22.3	22.4
2013	1261	59.2	21.2	24.3
2014	1274	57.0	22.3	27.6
2015	1283	57.0	22.5	27.2
2016	1307	58.0	22.5	24.6
2017	1292	59.8	21.5	24.5
2018	1380	61.2	22.5	25.3
2019	1424	66.0	21.5	36.2
2020	1471	83.0	17.7	27.5
2021	1510	81.6	18.4	34.7
2022	1507	85.5	17.6	36.5
2023	1449	89.6	16.1	45.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Beacon High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	110	9.0	12.2	n/a
1995	428	15.6	27.4	n/a
1996	428	15.6	27.4	n/a
1997	610	25.8	23.6	10
1998	681	18.3	37.2	11.9
1999	741	28.3	26.2	13.4
2000	781	22.3	35.0	23
2001	815	20.5	39.8	34.4
2002	919	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	919	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	1010	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	1038	n/a	n/a	0
2006	1042	52.0	20.0	23.6
2007	1031	58.5	17.6	23.1
2008	1085	59.0	18.4	19.8
2009	1130	58.0	19.5	19.9
2010	1144	55.0	20.8	n/a
2011	1159	53.3	21.7	22.3
2012	1162	52.0	22.3	22.4
2013	1261	59.2	21.2	24.3
2014	1274	57.0	22.3	27.6
2015	1283	57.0	22.5	27.2
2016	1307	58.0	22.5	24.6
2017	1292	59.8	21.5	24.5
2018	1380	61.2	22.5	25.3
2019	1424	66.0	21.5	36.2
2020	1471	83.0	17.7	27.5
2021	1510	81.6	18.4	34.7
2022	1507	85.5	17.6	36.5
2023	1449	89.6	16.1	45.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption
2015	98.1%	15.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Beacon High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$52 (0.6%)	$9,147 (99.4%)	$9,198
2020	$31 (0.3%)	$9,286 (99.7%)	$9,317
2021	$152 (1.6%)	$9,624 (98.5%)	$9,775
2022	$860 (7.4%)	$10,790 (92.6%)	$11,650
2023	$129 (1.1%)	$11,893 (98.9%)	$12,023

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beacon High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Beacon High School)	98.6	99.5	0.9%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 3)	81.7	78.4	3.4%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)	83.9	76.9	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1424	1449	1.8%
African American	202	196	3%
American Indian	11	9	18.2%
Asian	127	178	40.2%
Hispanic	280	401	43.2%
Pacific Islander	2	14	600%
White	666	498	25.2%
Two or More Races	136	153	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.2%	45.3%	9%

Schools Near Beacon High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)			NY State Assessments Math (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beacon High School	Public	9-12	522 W 44th St	New York	10036	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 465-4230	1,449	90	16.1	45.3%	498 (34.4%)	196 (13.5%)	401 (27.7%)	178 (12.3%)	9 (0.6%)	14 (1.0%)	153 (10.6%)								(n/a)				99.7													$12,023	$129	$11,893
Business Of Sports School	Public, Magnet	9-12	439 W 49th St	New York	10019	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	Yes	No	Yes	(212) 246-2183	447	37	12.0	87.5%	7 (1.6%)	155 (34.7%)	254 (56.8%)	9 (2.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	16.3	1039^th of 1242 public high schools	16.3%		12.5	1062^nd of 1228 public high schools	13.5%	23	39.6		8.0	68.9	10.3	23.7	31.7	31.3		33.3	21.8						$19,004	$2,312	$16,691
Urban Assembly Gateway School For Technology	Public	9-12	439 W 49th St	New York	10019	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 246-1041	425	33	12.7	68.0%	43 (10.1%)	88 (20.7%)	245 (57.6%)	23 (5.4%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.2%)	44.2	714^th of 1242 public high schools	42.5%		39	747^th of 1228 public high schools	39.2%	33	20.5	28.2	59.0	73.8	35.9	82.6	88.9	70.2	21.4	90.4	46.0						$19,799	$1,922	$17,876
Manhattan Bridges High School	Public	9-12	525 W 50th St	New York	10019	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 757-5274	451	36	12.6	95.1%	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	448 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	47.7	667^th of 1242 public high schools	46.3%		30.4	839^th of 1228 public high schools	31.7%	172	70.3	35.7	77.4	75.7	30.0	53.2	79.2	80.9		75.2	71.6						$17,653	$1,696	$15,958
Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction	Public	9-12	525 W 50th St	New York	10019	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 586-0981	230	25	9.0	79.6%	9 (3.9%)	53 (23.0%)	142 (61.7%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	20 (8.7%)	24.1	923^rd of 1242 public high schools	25.7%		24.2	898^th of 1228 public high schools	26.9%	25	13.0	9.7	4.8	64.9	4.1	78.8	69.1	60.5	0.0	71.2	11.4						$23,095	$1,908	$21,186
Facing History School (The)	Public	9-12	525 W 50th St	New York	10019	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 757-2680	309	33	9.2	85.8%	9 (2.9%)	80 (25.9%)	202 (65.4%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)								(n/a)				78.0													$22,845	$3,103	$19,741
Food And Finance High School	Public	9-12	525 W 50th St	New York	10019	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 586-2943	438	37	11.9	84.0%	21 (4.8%)	134 (30.6%)	229 (52.3%)	14 (3.2%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (8.0%)	24.8	914^th of 1242 public high schools	26.4%		16.3	998^th of 1228 public high schools	18.7%	84	20.0	4.0	15.1	74.5	18.3	36.5	70.1	71.7		51.2	46.0						$19,114	$2,119	$16,994
High School Of Hospitality Management	Public	9-12	525 W 50th St	New York	10019	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 586-0963	217	22	9.7	86.2%	2 (0.9%)	36 (16.6%)	155 (71.4%)	8 (3.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.5%)	25	912^th of 1242 public high schools	26.6%		21.7	928^th of 1228 public high schools	24.4%	16	0.0		38.5	92.5	0.0	29.0	57.1	36.4		78.6	20.8						$22,371	$2,781	$19,590
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School	Public	9-12	439 W 49th St	New York	10019	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 399-3520	373	38	9.8	84.7%	14 (3.8%)	99 (26.5%)	230 (61.7%)	10 (2.7%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.0%)	21.7	959^th of 1242 public high schools	22.8%		12.7	1055^th of 1228 public high schools	14.1%	96	13.6		15.7	70.2	30.8	57.1	50.0	43.0		66.3	39.1						$22,339	$2,231	$20,108
Professional Performing Arts High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	328 W 48th St	New York	10036	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	Yes	No	No	(212) 247-8652	532	36	14.7	36.5%	197 (37.0%)	99 (18.6%)	135 (25.4%)	34 (6.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (12.0%)	63.4	463^rd of 1242 public high schools	62.7%		67.2	390^th of 1228 public high schools	68.2%	73	33.3	62.5	81.0	94.9	47.4	58.5	93.8	86.4		90.4	58.3	94.1	81.3	100.0	53.3	68.8	$14,830	$768	$14,063

Frequently Asked Questions about Beacon High School

What is the racial makeup of Beacon High School?

Students at Beacon High School are 34% White, 28% Hispanic, 14% African American, 12% Asian, 11% Two or more races.

How many students attend Beacon High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,449 students attended Beacon High School.

What district is Beacon High School in?

New York City Geographic District # 3

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