BEACON HIGH SCHOOL
BEACON HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BEACON, NY with about 891 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 72 teachers, BEACON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BEACON HIGH SCHOOL, located at 101 Matteawan Road in Beacon, New York, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Beacon City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and personal growth. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, BEACON HIGH SCHOOL places a strong focus on community engagement and the development of well-rounded individuals. The school encourages student participation in a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and various academic clubs, which help to cultivate leadership skills and school spirit. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic programs, and district resources, stakeholders are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.beaconcityk12.org.
For more information, contact BEACON HIGH SCHOOL at (845) 838-6900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BEACON, NY 12508-2099
(845) 838-6900
http://www.beaconcityk12.org
BEACON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in BEACON, NY with about 891 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 891
- Teachers:
- 72.99
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 891 students
- White
- 44.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 29.2%
- Black or African American
- 20.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.