- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Beacon High School
Federal NCES profile for Beacon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007800592
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beacon High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #20 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Beacon High School has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon High School ranks #20 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007800592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Beacon High School held near 1,435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.7 → 94.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 360007800592 · New York, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,372 enr · 15.4:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Beacon High School held near 1,435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.7 → 94.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Beacon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- This school
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- Ps 84 Lillian 685
Ps 84 Lillian Weber
685 students
What this shows Beacon High School reports 1,372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beacon High School compares
Beacon High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,372 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,372
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
White 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Asian 12.7%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Beacon High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Beacon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Lillian Weber | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
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
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~1,372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beacon High School
How many students attend Beacon High School?
Beacon High School has 1,372 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,449 (2022-23) → 1,435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon High School is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beacon High School?
42.4% of students at Beacon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beacon High School?
The largest demographic group at Beacon High School is White at 34.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beacon High School?
Beacon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon High School ranks #20 of 104 high schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 3?
Besides Beacon High School, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students), and West End Secondary School (722 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.