Beacon City School District

The Beacon City School District is located in Beacon, NY and includes 6 schools that serve 3,484 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Beacon City School District spends $12,083 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 67% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Beacon City School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Beacon City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 8% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Beacon City School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Beacon City School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.