- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Naples, FL
Beacon High School
Federal NCES profile for Beacon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120033003958
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beacon High School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 214
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon High School ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Naples, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Beacon High School shrank from 282 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 120033003958 · Naples, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 66.0% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Beacon High School shrank from 282 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Beacon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school 214
Beacon High School
214 students
What this shows Beacon High School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beacon High School compares
Beacon High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.5%
White 14.0%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Beacon High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beacon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Naples High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Beacon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Beacon High School
How many students attend Beacon High School?
Beacon High School has 214 students enrolled. It is a high school in Naples, FL. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), down 39.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beacon High School?
66.0% of students at Beacon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beacon High School?
The largest demographic group at Beacon High School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment, in Naples, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beacon High School?
Beacon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Beacon High School rank among high schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon High School ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Naples, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Naples on the city page.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Beacon High School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.