Stuyvesant High School vs Beacon High School
Public · Financial District-Battery Park City
Stuyvesant High School
Grades 09,10,11,12
Public · Hell's Kitchen
Beacon High School
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08
Stuyvesant High School and Beacon High School are both public schools in Financial District-Battery Park City and Hell's Kitchen. Stuyvesant High School leads on parent satisfaction and program breadth; Beacon High School leads on student diversity.
How they compare
| Metric | Stuyvesant High School | Beacon High School |
|---|---|---|
| High school rating | 99/100 | — |
| Student diversity | 50% | 78% (leads) |
| Average class size | 26 | 26 |
| Parent satisfaction | 93/100 (leads) | 85/100 |
| Program breadth | 80/100 (leads) | 69/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Stuyvesant High School or Beacon High School a better fit?
- Stuyvesant High School and Beacon High School are both public schools in Financial District-Battery Park City and Hell's Kitchen. Stuyvesant High School leads on parent satisfaction and program breadth, while Beacon High School leads on student diversity. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
- What grades do Stuyvesant High School and Beacon High School serve?
- Stuyvesant High School serves grades 09,10,11,12; Beacon High School serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08.
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