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101 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
10/
10
Top 5%
Tel: (845) 838-6900
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%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in NY)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)Reading Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)- 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
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (NY)
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
44%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Beacon City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Beacon High School vs. Arlington High School, Beacon High School vs. John Jay Senior High School
The nearest high school to Beacon High School is Newburgh Free Academy (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Rombout Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Rombout Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 6-8 | 582 students 0.3 miles 84 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
0.3
6-8
582
J V Forrestal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 230 students 0.6 miles 125 Liberty St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
0.6
PK-5
230
South Avenue School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 252 students 0.6 miles 60 South Ave
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
0.6
PK-5
252
Sargent School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 302 students 0.8 miles 29 Education Dr
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
0.8
PK-5
302
Horizon-on-the-hudson School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 432 students 2.1 miles 137 Montgomery St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-3725
2.1
PK-5
432
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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%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30%)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)Reading Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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