How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Beacon High School | Newburgh Free Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Beacon, NY | Newburgh, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 831 | 3,550 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.6:1 | 13.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.7% | 49.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Beacon High School | Newburgh Free Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,668 | $28,192 |
| District | Beacon City School District | Newburgh Enlarged City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Beacon High School | Newburgh Free Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.0% | 13.1% |
| African American | 16.2% | 20.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.7% | 60.4% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Beacon High School | Newburgh Free Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 22 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 216:1 | 241:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.1% | 34.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 62 | 339 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.