Beacon High School
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 3 · Grades 9-12
13th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
Beacon High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Beacon High School 13th of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 99% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 99th in 2022 to 99th in 2025.
Beacon High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Beacon High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,435 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.6% | 35.2% | ▼ 12.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.6% | 31.3% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Asian | 9.3% | 13.6% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 14.8% | 12.5% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 5.9% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Beacon High School
Typical home value $988K in zip 10036 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Beacon High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Business of Sports SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away676th of 1,137
ELA 76% · Math 31% - 6Urban Assembly Gateway School for TechnologyNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away559th of 1,137
ELA 72% · Math 48% - 3Stephen T Mather Building Arts and Craftmanship High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away867th of 1,137
ELA 63% · Math 24% - 8Manhattan Bridges High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away270th of 1,137
ELA 79% · Math 73% - 3Urban Assembly School of Design and ConstructionNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away888th of 1,137
ELA 63% · Math 23% - 4Food and Finance High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away786th of 1,137
ELA 74% · Math 23% - 4High School of Hospitality ManagementNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away756th of 1,137
ELA 83% · Math 16% - 1Facing History School (The)New York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away1,129th of 1,137
ELA 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Beacon High School in?
Beacon High School is part of the New York City Geographic District # 3 district in New York, New York.
Is Beacon High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Beacon High School 13th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Beacon High School?
White 35%, Hispanic 31%, Asian 14%, Black 13% (1,435 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Beacon High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10036 is $988K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.