BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 10 Education Drive in Beacon, New York, the Beacon City School District serves as an active, traditional public school system situated within a large suburban setting in the greater Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh metropolitan area. Operating six traditional public schools, the district provides a continuous educational continuum spanning from early pre-kindergarten programs through 12th-grade graduation. Families and researchers alike will find a well-structured educational system committed to foundational early childhood learning, strong middle-grade transitions, and comprehensive high school pathways designed to prepare students for college and career success.

With a dynamic enrollment of 2,613 students, the district fosters an inclusive and culturally diverse learning environment reflective of its Hudson Valley community. To effectively support and empower its student body, Beacon City School District maintains a robust professional workforce, including approximately 512 full-time equivalent teachers, 88 instructional aides, and nearly 588 support staff members—bringing the total district workforce to nearly 1,188 full-time equivalent positions. This extensive educator and support network ensures that students benefit from low student-to-staff proportions, individualized academic guidance, and comprehensive school-based services across all six campuses.
6
Total Schools
2,613
Total Students
511.7
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White1,172
Hispanic786
Black339
Asian52
Two or More252
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,172 (45.0%)
  • Hispanic
    786 (30.2%)
  • Black
    339 (13.0%)
  • Two or More
    252 (9.7%)
  • Asian
    52 (2.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:2,613*
Teachers (FTE):511.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.1
Schools in BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 6 Schools