At a glance
Reported students
1,372
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
92.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
Beacon High School: 1,372 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Beacon High School
Beacon High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in New York. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 3. NCES reports 1,372 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (34.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Beacon High School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 92.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.9%
- Hispanic32.5%
- Black12.5%
- Asian12.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 3
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West End Secondary School
High · Grades 06–12
722 reported students
High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice
High · Grades 09–12
531 reported students
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,251 reported students
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School
High · Grades 09–12
447 reported students
Frank McCourt High School
High · Grades 09–12
407 reported students
Global Learning Collaborative (The)
High · Grades 09–12
393 reported students
Public schools near Beacon High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business of Sports School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 407 | 0.3 mi |
| Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 407 | 0.3 mi |
| Stephen T Mather Building Arts and Craftmanship High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 337 | 0.3 mi |
| Manhattan Bridges High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 393 | 0.3 mi |
| Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 200 | 0.3 mi |
| Food and Finance High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 474 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Beacon High School
What grades does Beacon High School serve?
Beacon High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District # 3.
How many students attend Beacon High School?
Beacon High School reported 1,372 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Beacon High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 1,372 students and 92.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Beacon High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Beacon High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 3 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Beacon High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Beacon High School in?
Beacon High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3, based in New York, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Beacon High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Business of Sports School (0.3 mi), Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology (0.3 mi), Stephen T Mather Building Arts and Craftmanship High School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.