BEACON HIGH SCHOOL
Reported Enrollment
1,449
students
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3
County Context Score
54/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
522 W 44TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10036
School District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 360007800592
- District ID
- 3600078
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,449 students
School Setting
City: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
BEACON HIGH SCHOOL is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
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Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
New York County has 357 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 44 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What BEACON HIGH SCHOOL tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3, New York County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for BEACON HIGH SCHOOL. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3.
1,449 students
BEACON HIGH SCHOOL reports 1,449 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 128 other high schools in New York County with enrollment data, 122 report fewer students and 6 report more. The peer median is 391 students.
129 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 391 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
44 district schools
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3 lists 19 primary, 9 middle, 15 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
19
Middle
9
High
15
Other
1
Nearby context inside NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3
School Profile FAQ
Is BEACON HIGH SCHOOL a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for BEACON HIGH SCHOOL?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the BEACON HIGH SCHOOL data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare BEACON HIGH SCHOOL with nearby schools?
BEACON HIGH SCHOOL should be compared with 129 high schools in New York County, plus other schools in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for BEACON HIGH SCHOOL?
Before using BEACON HIGH SCHOOL in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3.
Part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3
BEACON HIGH SCHOOL is one of 44 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 18,795 students across 44 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
44
Reported Enrollment
18,795
44 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- EDWARD A REYNOLDS WEST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL9–12 · HighListed only
- WADLEIGH PERF AND VISUAL ARTS6–12 · HighListed only
- PS 9 SARAH ANDERSONPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- JHS 54 BOOKER T WASHINGTON6–8 · MiddleListed only
- PS 75 EMILY DICKINSONKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- PS 76 A PHILLIP RANDOLPHPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- PS 84 LILLIAN WEBERPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- PS 87 WILLIAM SHERMANPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- PS 145 BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL (THE)PK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- PS 149 SOJOURNER TRUTHPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
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New York County Schools
County Context Score
54/100
County-level composite across 357 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.