Beacon High School (03M479) 
522 West 44Th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036, Manhattan
Phone: 212-465-4230
Email: admissions@beaconschool.org
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
Principal: Johnny Ventura
School Website: https://beaconschool.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/45743
Admissions Information: http://beaconschool.org/admissions/
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/03M479/HS/
Subway: 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q, R, S to 42nd St
Bus: M104, M11, M12, M20, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, M42, M50, SIM22, SIM23, SIM24, SIM25, SIM26, SIM30, SIM8, SIM8X
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About
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.
Academic Highlights: Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs)
Other Features: Diversity in Admissions, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat
School Features:
Performance Assessment School, which base graduation requirements on the successful completion of performance assessments in major subject areas in lieu of one or more Regents exams
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 66% of seats
AP Courses, Languages & Sports
Programs
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design, Project-Based Learning
We offer an inquiry-based college-preparatory program. Beacon fosters a nurturing, collaborative work environment that promotes students' appreciation for intellectual diversity, preparation for the rigors of college, and active engagement in their larger communities. Our humanities and science courses encourage students to search through multiple perspectives and to scour research and experimental data for the answers to difficult questions. This program requires students to complete an assignment as part of admissions. Soon, you will be able to upload your completed assignment through MySchools. Learn more at https://www.schools.nyc.gov/AssessmentHS
- Average Course Grades - 20%
- Essay - 80%
- (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
- Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch will be considered first for 66% of seats.
- For the remaining 34% of seats, all students will be considered.
Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
GE Applicants / Seats:
DIA Seats:
Non-DIA Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 81.40%
Other Postsecondary 0.50%
Unknown 16.50%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 64.00%
Black 13.90%
Hispanic 28.40%
White 37.60%
Other 7.50%
Black 12.80%
Hispanic 11.60%
White 65.10%
Other 2.40%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview