Enrollment
1,372
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007800592
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beacon High School earns 36/100 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
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beacon High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beacon High School
Beacon High School is a large high school in New York, New York, enrolling 1,372 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.4:1 is larger than about 89% of New York schools and 31% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,372 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 167 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students) alongside Beacon High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beacon High School compares
Beacon High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,372 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Beacon High School a good school?
Beacon High School earns 36/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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