| DBN | 03M479 • insideschools.org • School Finder • 2017 School Performance Dashboard |
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| Overview Paragraph | Beacon High School offers an inquiry-based program with technology and arts infused throughout the curriculum. We emphasize a challenging, well-rounded liberal arts education based on the principle of shared exploration and problem-solving. In assessments for graduation, students present performance-based projects to panels of teachers. Beacon offers extensive opportunities to participate in clubs, sports, community service, and international travel. |
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| Methods | Screened |
| Seats 9th Grade GE | 292 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Grade 9 GE Applicants | 4743 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat | 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Grade 9 GE Filled | Y |
| Seats 9th Grade SWD | 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Grade 9 SWD Applicants | 263 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat | 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Grade 9 SWD Filled | N |
| Seats Specialized | 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Applicants Specialized | 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| App per Seat Specialized | 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Location | 522 West 44th Street, New York NY 10036 (40.760858, -73.996262) |
| Subway | 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S to 42nd ST–Times Square |
| Website | www.beaconschool.org |
| Graduation Rate | 99.7% |
| Pct Stu Enough Variety | 93.0% |
| College Career Rate | 85.2% |
| Pct Stu Safe | 98.0% |
| Specialized | No |
| Total Students | 1,306 |
| Attendance Rate | 96.0% |
| SAT Takers | 0 |
| SAT Reading | 586 |
| SAT Math | 583 |
| SAT Writing | 595 |
| Total Enrollment | 1,306 |
| Female | 64.0% (839) |
| Male | 35.8% (467) |
| White | 52.7% (688) |
| Asian | 7.7% (100) |
| Black | 13.6% (178) |
| Hispanic | 21.8% (285) |
| Other | 4.2% (55) |
| Academic Opportunities |
Students complete Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs) as a replacement for some Regents Exams. Free college classes at New York University, John Jay College, Hunter College, The City College of New York, Fordham University Opportunity for travel includes India, Mozambique, Spain, France, Costa Rica, Russia and England Advanced classes: Engineering, Robotics, Data Modeling and Forensics, Statistics Arts Programs: Animation, Music Theory, Drama, Arts & Theatre Honors, Film, Choreography, Guitar, Percussion and Recording Studio |
| Advanced Placement Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Spanish |
| Bus | M104, M11, M12, M20, M34A-SBS, M34-SBS, M42, M50, X17J, X21, X22, X22A, X30, X31 |
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| Extracurricular Activities | Arts Magazine, Chess, Computer Programming, Dance, Debate, Digital Film, Drama, End of Tunnel Press, Gay/Straight Alliance, Math, Model UN, Musical Bands (Jazz, Blues Rock), Newspaper, Photography, Poets, Senior Committee, Student Leadership Team, Student Movement Against Cancer, Sustainability, Yearbook |
| School Sports | Club Sports: Boys Ultimate & JV Ultimate Frisbee, Girls Ultimate & JV Ultimate Frisbee |
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| Boro | M |
| School 10th Seats | 1 |
| ELL Programs | English as a New Language |
| Language Classes | French, Italian, Spanish |
| Diploma Endorsements | |
| Neighborhood | Clinton |
| Shared Space | Yes |
| Campus Name | |
| Building Code | M912 |
| Phone Number | 212-465-4230 |
| Fax Number | 212-465-4235 |
| School Email | admissions@beaconschool.org |
| Grades 2018 | 12-Sep |
| Final Grades | 12-Sep |
| Start Time | 8am |
| End Time | 3pm |
| Psal Sports Boys | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Fencing, Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling |
| Psal Sports Girls | Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball |
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| Pbat | 1 |
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| Geo Eligibility | |
| School Accessibility Description | 1 |
| Codes | M71A |
| Seats 10 | Yes–5 |
| Primary Address Line 1 | 522 West 44th Street |
| City | Manhattan |
| State Code | NY |
| Lat | 40.761 |
| Lng | -73.996 |
| Zip | 10,036 |
| # Grade 9 | 328 |
| # Grade 10 | 321 |
| # Grade 11 | 291 |
| # Grade 12 | 366 |
| ELA Takers | 252 |
| ELA Level 1 | 0.0% (0) |
| ELA Level 2 | 0.0% (0) |
| ELA Level 3 | 44.8% (113) |
| ELA Level 4 | 40.9% (103) |
| ELA Level 3+4 | 85.7% (216) |
| Math Takers | 123 |
| Math Level 1 | 0.0% (0) |
| Math Level 2 | 24.4% (30) |
| Math Level 3 | 39.8% (49) |
| Math Level 4 | 31.7% (39) |
| Math Level 3+4 | 71.5% (88) |
