Beacon High School

I am interested in acdemics, but I also love the arts?? Is Bard a good school for me??

This is the kind of school I wish I went to when I was in high school. Students are embraced for their ideas and their individuality is celebrated. The curriculum is made interesting because student are encouraged to participate and share, and their opinions are respected by their teachers and peers. Teachers are, at the least, very good at what they do. At the other end of the spectrum is the outstanding teachers, the ones that are available to their students during the day, after school, by email. In my wildest dreams did I ever expect my daughter to love high school, but love it she does..and she is a junior!
--Submitted by a parent

Beacon is not all it is cracked up to be. Overcrowded, overworked staff and it is hard to find any personalized attention. Leadership is focused on helping the ones that are doing very well do better and turns its head on those who are struggling. Drug and alcohol issues that the school turns a blind eye to. Too much solicitation from the PTA for money. A very elite Manhattan Public school that behaves like a private school. Was hard to get quality advisory attention without pressing. Leaves a very bad taste in the mouth, will be glad to be done with it. Having had 3 kids in NYC Public High Schools, I fail to see where Beacon has earned its quality reputation-
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is a freshman and I am so glad she attends Beacon. It is a very safe school. The population is diverse and my daughter has learned so much about different cultures. The teachers/advisors cause the students to think for themselves and to question things and not just accept things as they are. My daughter is excited to go to school and often comes home discussing topics she learned in school. She has grown so much as an individual and I am so happy. I am proud to be a Beacon parent.
--Submitted by a parent

Beacon is a progressive school that values education and requires students to proudly present their work at the end of the year as opposed to taking a silly, bubble and answer regents exam. THANK YOU, BEACON!!!
--Submitted by a student

very warm and nurturing environment. Cares about the love of learning not just test scores...
--Submitted by a parent

My child is excited to go to school. When ever I ask' How was school today' the response is ' great', My child is challenged academically and artistically. Beacon is everything a parent could ask for in one school.
--Submitted by a parent

Teaches Kids to excel at their passion.
--Submitted by a parent

My son could not be happier and nor could I. He is getting it all, academics, the arts, sports, and supportive teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are highly qualified.
--Submitted by a parent