BEACON HIGH SCHOOL

www.beaconk12.org

831 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

831

Total Students

78.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEACON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	254
Black	134
Asian	23
Two or More	67
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
348 (42.0%)
Hispanic
254 (30.7%)
Black
134 (16.2%)
Two or More
67 (8.1%)
Asian
23 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)838-6900
Website:	http://www.beaconk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	831
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	338
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 206

Grade 10 227

Grade 11 190

Grade 12 200

Ungraded 8