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Beacon High School

Public 9-12

 101 Matteawan Rd
       Beacon, NY  12508-2099

(845) 838-6900

District: Beacon City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
631st of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,655 Help


Feeder schools for Beacon High School:

Elementary:    Glenham School
    J V Forrestal Elementary School
    Sargent School
    South Avenue School
Middle:    Rombout Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  830

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.6%
Hispanic:
29.2%
African American:
17.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.9% Help


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Compare Details Beacon High School ranks worse than 51.4% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.24. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Beacon High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Beacon High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.6%), Hispanic (29.2%), African American (17%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beacon High School is 10.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beacon High School is $17,655.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Beacon High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Beacon High School 631st of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Beacon High School in the ranking list.)

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Beacon City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Beacon City School District 534th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Beacon High School

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Rank History for all students at Beacon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 40.63 680th 935 27.3%
2006 45.65 650th 986 34.1%
2007 39.17 719th 1002 28.2%
2008 39.32 722nd 1027 29.7%
2009 36.41 760th 1086 30.0%
2010 33.04 796th 1117 28.7%
2011 49.03 681st 1165 41.5%
2012 49.41 689th 1198 42.5%
2013 48.51 709th 1217 41.7%
2014 48.06 679th 1237 45.1%
2015 44.11 740th 1255 41.0%
2016 45.93 700th 1255 44.2%
2017 45.36 680th 1221 44.3%
2018 54.49 608th 1210 49.8%
2019 53.16 639th 1207 47.1%
2022 63.59 435th 1190 63.4%
2023 51.24 631st 1228 48.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Beacon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.14 95th 212 55.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Beacon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.43 376th 546 31.1%
2019 47.98 245th 565 56.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Beacon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.75 509th 1095 53.5%
2019 39.67 657th 1132 42.0%
2022 67.95 243rd 1038 76.6%
2023 54.90 415th 1130 63.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beacon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.88 672nd 1154 41.8%
2019 41.73 719th 1179 39.0%
2022 54.70 460th 1101 58.2%
2023 41.91 667th 1155 42.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Beacon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.79 618th 1176 47.4%
2019 55.16 604th 1193 49.4%
2022 66.14 372nd 1155 67.8%
2023 50.68 629th 1197 47.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Beacon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.43 565th 1176 52.0%
2019 49.67 641st 1190 46.1%
2022 58.92 482nd 1154 58.2%
2023 49.53 626th 1191 47.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Beacon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 82.13 7th 386 98.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Beacon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.66 258th 679 62.0%
2019 51.46 304th 686 55.7%
2022 61.21 182nd 593 69.3%
2023 47.03 307th 671 54.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Beacon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.70 326th 791 58.8%
2019 48.46 392nd 815 51.9%
2022 66.02 208th 760 72.6%
2023 51.16 362nd 851 57.5%
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Rank History for White students at Beacon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.39 313th 765 59.1%
2019 57.38 330th 793 58.4%
2022 60.17 261st 738 64.6%
2023 50.32 401st 776 48.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Beacon High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 384 81 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1990 370 87 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1991 355 80 5 92 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1992 478 124 12 142 5 n/a n/a 0 761
1993 450 148 18 133 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1994 440 167 12 132 2 n/a n/a 0 753
1995 434 139 12 147 1 n/a n/a 0 733
1996 434 139 12 147 1 n/a n/a 0 733
1997 419 129 5 119 1 n/a n/a 0 673
1998 411 163 2 122 6 n/a n/a 0 704
1999 459 181 0 143 7 n/a n/a 0 790
2000 497 189 8 139 0 n/a n/a 0 833
2001 533 223 11 138 4 n/a n/a 0 909
2002 589 252 20 166 16 n/a n/a 0 1043
2003 589 252 20 166 16 n/a n/a 0 1043
2004 634 261 13 184 1 n/a n/a 0 1093
2005 666 262 13 183 1 n/a n/a 0 1125
2006 678 293 11 190 3 n/a n/a 0 1175
2007 617 282 11 203 2 n/a n/a 5 1120
2008 597 265 17 216 2 n/a n/a 0 1097
2009 570 284 21 225 0 n/a n/a 4 1104
2010 567 276 23 246 0 n/a n/a 17 1129
2011 526 261 26 233 0 0 28 0 1074
2012 519 259 28 224 0 0 11 0 1041
2013 485 261 22 242 0 2 23 0 1035
2014 449 238 20 233 0 0 32 0 972
2015 427 222 18 227 1 0 29 0 924
2016 389 212 16 241 1 0 34 0 893
2017 386 204 13 243 1 2 30 0 879
2018 400 186 11 260 1 1 32 0 891
2019 419 183 11 281 0 2 40 0 936
2020 423 156 18 255 0 0 48 0 900
2021 409 143 21 239 0 0 51 0 863
2022 391 147 23 246 0 0 56 0 863
2023 370 141 21 242 0 1 55 0 830

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Beacon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 543 49.8 10.9 n/a
1990 535 50.8 10.5 n/a
1991 532 52.4 10.1 n/a
1992 761 59.4 12.8 n/a
1993 749 48.4 15.5 n/a
1994 753 47.5 15.9 31.5
1995 733 51.4 14.3 23.7
1996 733 51.4 14.3 23.7
1997 673 48.9 13.8 23.9
1998 704 51.4 13.7 31.5
1999 790 55.4 14.3 36.2
2000 833 60.2 13.8 36.4
2001 909 65.5 13.9 20.1
2002 1043 70.9 14.7 27.2
2003 1043 70.9 14.7 27.2
2004 1093 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1125 76.6 14.7 25.3
2006 1175 74.0 15.9 21.7
2007 1120 75.5 14.8 20.4
2008 1097 76.6 14.3 27
2009 1104 76.0 14.5 27
2010 1129 77.0 14.6 24.7
2011 1074 66.5 16.1 52.6
2012 1041 75.0 13.8 37
2013 1035 73.6 14.0 46.6
2014 972 72.1 13.4 44
2015 924 72.0 12.8 42.6
2016 893 68.0 13.1 46.6
2017 879 73.9 11.8 46.9
2018 891 72.9 12.2 47.9
2019 936 65.9 14.1 41.1
2020 900 74.0 12.1 44.2
2021 863 78.5 10.9 39.9
2022 863 78.2 11.0 n/a
2023 830 78.2 10.6 46.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Beacon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 543 49.8 10.9 n/a
1990 535 50.8 10.5 n/a
1991 532 52.4 10.1 n/a
1992 761 59.4 12.8 n/a
1993 749 48.4 15.5 n/a
1994 753 47.5 15.9 31.5
1995 733 51.4 14.3 23.7
1996 733 51.4 14.3 23.7
1997 673 48.9 13.8 23.9
1998 704 51.4 13.7 31.5
1999 790 55.4 14.3 36.2
2000 833 60.2 13.8 36.4
2001 909 65.5 13.9 20.1
2002 1043 70.9 14.7 27.2
2003 1043 70.9 14.7 27.2
2004 1093 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1125 76.6 14.7 25.3
2006 1175 74.0 15.9 21.7
2007 1120 75.5 14.8 20.4
2008 1097 76.6 14.3 27
2009 1104 76.0 14.5 27
2010 1129 77.0 14.6 24.7
2011 1074 66.5 16.1 52.6
2012 1041 75.0 13.8 37
2013 1035 73.6 14.0 46.6
2014 972 72.1 13.4 44
2015 924 72.0 12.8 42.6
2016 893 68.0 13.1 46.6
2017 879 73.9 11.8 46.9
2018 891 72.9 12.2 47.9
2019 936 65.9 14.1 41.1
2020 900 74.0 12.1 44.2
2021 863 78.5 10.9 39.9
2022 863 78.2 11.0 n/a
2023 830 78.2 10.6 46.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Beacon High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.0%0.9%0.5%98.6%98.3%98.7%98.7%98.6%98.5%98.5%
201497.5%0.8%0.5%98.3%98.0%98.3%98.3%98.3%97.9%98.3%
201598.0%0.9%0.2%98.8%98.7%98.7%98.9%98.9%98.5%98.7%
201698.0%0.9%0.2%98.8%98.7%98.7%98.9%98.8%98.2%98.9%
201798.0%0.6%0.1%99.1%98.8%98.8%99.1%99.2%99.1%99.3%
201898.4%0.8%0.1%99.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%99.5%99.3%
201994.1%0.0%0.0%99.0%98.9%98.9%99.2%99.1%98.9%98.9%
202099.7%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%99.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Beacon High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $289 (1.9%) $14,880 (98.1%) $15,169
2020 $504 (3.4%) $14,321 (96.6%) $14,825
2021 $987 (6.3%) $14,757 (93.7%) $15,744
2022 $1,298 (7.4%) $16,357 (92.6%) $17,655

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beacon High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 639th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 631st of 1228 High schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Beacon High School)76.652.9
 23.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Beacon City School District)81.563.2
 18.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Beacon High School)64.653.4
 11.2%
   End of Course Chemistry (Beacon City School District)64.653.4
 11.2%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Beacon High School)80.745.6
 35.1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Beacon City School District)80.745.6
 35.1%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Beacon High School)83.784.9
 1.2%
   End of Course English (Beacon City School District)83.584.1
 0.6%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Beacon High School)86.951.5
 35.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Beacon City School District)86.951.5
 35.4%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Beacon High School)70.458.6
 11.9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Beacon City School District)69.958
 12%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Beacon High School)68.658.5
 10.1%
   End of Course Living Environment (Beacon City School District)75.971.2
 4.8%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Beacon High School)79.385.7
 6.4%
   End of Course Physics (Beacon City School District)79.385.7
 6.4%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Beacon High School)77.491.9
 14.5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Beacon City School District)77.590.9
 13.4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students936830
 11.3%
African American183141
 23%
American Indian00
Asian1121
 90.9%
Hispanic281242
 13.9%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White419370
 11.7%
Two or More Races4055
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.1%46.9%
 5.7%

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Students at Beacon High School are 45% White, 29% Hispanic, 17% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Beacon High School ranks 631st of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Beacon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Glenham School
Elementary : J V Forrestal Elementary School
Elementary : Sargent School
Elementary : South Avenue School
Middle : Rombout Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 830 students attended Beacon High School.


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