A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a chevron Or, in dexter chief a theatrical mask with lyre and artist brushes and in sinister chief an open book surmounted by a quill, issuant form dexter base and overall an arm holding and extending a torch in pale to an open hand issuant from sinister base all of the last. Attached below the shield a Blue arched scroll inscribed "ALFRED E. BEACH HIGH SCHOOL" in Gold letters.
Blue and gold are the school colors. The charges on the shield promote the ideals of a well rounded educational experience, pride in school traditions and responsibility to community. The torch symbolizes the passing of leadership and skills associated to the ROTC students.
The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 24 February 2010.