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November 20, 2009

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H.S. 479 Beacon High School
227 West 61 Street Manhattan, NY 10023 Phone: (212) 245-2807 Fax: (212) 245-2179 Website Map	Principal: Ruth Lacey Parent Coordinator: Judith Moore (347) 563-5158
WHAT'S SPECIAL: Conscientious, caring teachers and lots of arts. DOWNSIDE: Overcrowding; some kids may need more structure.

Grade levels: 9 to 12
Class size: 28 -34
Enrollment: 1133
Ethnicity %:
55 W; 17 B; 22 H; 6 A

4 year graduation rate: 84.9%

District 3
HS Supt: Elaine Gorman
Admissions: selective
Neighborhood: West Side
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One of the most popular high schools in the city, Beacon offers students a liberal arts education with a progressive bent, a rich arts curriculum, and caring teachers who always seem willing to help. Art rooms, a well-equipped photography lab, a small theater and music studios offer students the chance to work on creative projects in depth.

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(parent) Sep 12, 2009	Overall I have been very happy with my son's experience at Beacon; he is now a senior. The one exception - and it's a big one - is the poor communication between the administration and parents.... read more
(parent) Apr 26, 2009	"My son is now completing his freshman year at Beacon. We could not be happier with the school. He has received a stellar education this year, made friends from all over the city and been... read more
(student) Feb 12, 2009	"When I first applied for Beacon, I thought that it would be a diverse school. Unfortunately, it isn't at all. I often feel uncomfortable and not happy at all. However, the teachers are very... read more

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