Beacon High School

Beacon High School stands as one of New York's top-performing public high schools, serving 830 students in grades 9-12 with an impressive 8.9 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. The school ranks 47th out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 99th percentile for academic excellence. Students at Beacon High benefit from small class sizes with a 10.2-to-1 student-teacher ratio among 81 full-time equivalent teachers.

The school's academic strength is evident in its outstanding test performance, with 92% of students achieving proficient or above in English Language Arts and 88% reaching proficiency in mathematics across all grade levels. These strong academic outcomes reflect both excellent instruction and a supportive community environment. The school draws from a well-educated population where 40% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and families enjoy a median household income of $87,618.

The relatively low poverty rate of 8.7% in the area contributes to a stable learning environment. Located on Matteawan Road in Beacon, the school serves students in Dutchess County's ZIP code 12508, where the median home value reaches $370,800. Beacon High School operates within a large suburban setting that combines small-town character with access to broader metropolitan resources.