Beacon High School (03M479) 
522 West 44Th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036, Manhattan
Phone: 212-465-4230
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
School Website: https://beaconschool.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/03M479/
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Building Access Profile: View profile
School Leader: Johnny Ventura (jventura2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Erdene Greene (egreene7@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Samilia Ghartey-Sam (sgharteysam@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Samilia Ghartey-Sam (sgharteysam@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Naisha Baidy (nbaidy@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Joyce Battle (jbattle@schools.nyc.gov)
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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.
School Budget: View financial budget
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 89%
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
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Program Details
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) 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.
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 65.40%
Black 12.30%
Hispanic 31.20%
White 35.30%
Other 6.50%
Black 14.10%
Hispanic 14.10%
White 61.20%
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
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 170 (95%) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | 74 (95%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 0 (0%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 80 (88%) | N/A (N/A) | 11 (12%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | >5 (91%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (9%) |
| Physical Therapy | <=5 (50%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (50%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (96%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (4%) |
| Vision Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | <=5 (?) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | <=5 (?) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
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