BEACON Charter School

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BEACON Charter School ranks 24 th of 61 Rhode Island high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

BEACON Charter School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, with an enrollment of 205 students. The school is part of the Beacon Charter School District, which is ranked 34 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

BEACON Charter School consistently ranks in the top half of Rhode Island high schools, ranking 24th out of 61 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally above the state average, particularly in English Language Arts, with 57.9% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/ELA compared to the state average of 47.8%. BEACON Charter School also performs well in serving specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students (ranked 23rd out of 54 high schools) and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (ranked 16th out of 58 high schools).

While BEACON Charter School outperforms the nearby Woonsocket High School, which is ranked 40th out of 61 Rhode Island high schools, it lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Smithfield High School, Lincoln Senior High School, and North Smithfield High School, which are all ranked in the top 16 high schools in the state. However, BEACON Charter School's consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and its effective service of traditionally underserved student populations make it a solid-performing option for families in the Woonsocket area.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

320 Main Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895

(401) 671-6261

District: Beacon Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
24^th of 61 Rhode Island High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,343

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 205

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.7%

Hispanic:

30.7%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details BEACON Charter School ranks better than 60.7% of high schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.7%), Hispanic (30.7%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at BEACON Charter School is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare BEACON Charter School employs 17.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at BEACON Charter School is $12,343.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

BEACON Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks BEACON Charter School 24^th of 61 Rhode Island public high schools. (See BEACON Charter School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Beacon Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Beacon Charter School 34^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for BEACON Charter School

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Rank History for all students at BEACON Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	42.96	29^th	49	40.8%
2010	61.42	23^rd	50	54.0%
2015	75.16	7^th	56	87.5%
2016	71.70	10^th	57	82.5%
2017	59.58	20^th	56	64.3%
2018	49.46	30^th	57	47.4%
2019	50.16	29^th	59	50.8%
2021	50.02	30^th	59	49.2%
2022	46.77	28^th	59	52.5%
2023	50.81	27^th	60	55.0%
2024	56.95	24^th	61	60.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at BEACON Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	66.09	7^th	29	75.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at BEACON Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	69.10	12^th	54	77.8%
2023	55.55	18^th	58	69.0%
2024	67.06	16^th	58	72.4%

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Rank History for Female students at BEACON Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	47.99	27^th	58	53.4%
2023	51.00	24^th	59	59.3%
2024	45.60	27^th	56	51.8%

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Rank History for Male students at BEACON Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	42.86	29^th	54	46.3%
2023	56.84	22^nd	56	60.7%
2024	64.72	15^th	57	73.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at BEACON Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	67.85	12^th	49	75.5%
2023	46.19	19^th	53	64.2%
2024	47.46	23^rd	54	57.4%

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Rank History for White students at BEACON Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	27.30	32^nd	42	23.8%
2023	52.45	21^st	43	51.2%
2024	47.82	23^rd	43	46.5%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for BEACON Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	68	3	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
2005	95	6	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	111
2006	94	4	2	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	115
2007	111	7	1	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	143
2008	133	13	1	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	177
2009	136	20	4	30	3	n/a	n/a	0	193
2010	176	19	4	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	225
2011	178	17	6	21	2	0	0	0	224
2012	184	16	4	18	3	1	0	0	226
2013	184	14	5	22	2	1	2	0	230
2014	162	13	7	33	5	1	6	0	227
2015	163	12	4	34	7	1	9	0	230
2016	162	11	6	36	6	0	11	0	232
2017	163	13	6	32	5	0	12	0	231
2018	164	18	2	36	5	0	10	0	235
2019	161	20	1	34	2	0	11	0	229
2020	154	19	2	41	2	1	12	0	231
2021	138	18	1	54	2	1	16	0	230
2022	123	14	1	59	1	1	17	1	217
2023	106	16	1	63	0	0	18	1	205

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at BEACON Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	75	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	111	10.0	11.1	38.7
2006	115	20.0	5.8	43.5
2007	143	10.5	13.6	52.4
2008	177	7.0	25.3	51.4
2009	193	12.0	14.8	49.7
2010	225	17.0	13.2	48.4
2011	224	18.0	12.4	46.9
2012	226	18.0	12.5	48.2
2013	230	18.0	12.7	44.8
2014	227	17.8	12.7	45.8
2015	230	18.0	12.7	48.3
2016	232	17.0	13.6	46.6
2017	231	17.0	13.5	50.2
2018	235	16.2	14.4	46.8
2019	229	19.0	12.0	48.5
2020	231	18.5	12.4	47.2
2021	230	17.2	13.3	42.6
2022	217	16.2	13.3	44.2
2023	205	17.2	11.8	43.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio BEACON Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	75	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	111	10.0	11.1	38.7
2006	115	20.0	5.8	43.5
2007	143	10.5	13.6	52.4
2008	177	7.0	25.3	51.4
2009	193	12.0	14.8	49.7
2010	225	17.0	13.2	48.4
2011	224	18.0	12.4	46.9
2012	226	18.0	12.5	48.2
2013	230	18.0	12.7	44.8
2014	227	17.8	12.7	45.8
2015	230	18.0	12.7	48.3
2016	232	17.0	13.6	46.6
2017	231	17.0	13.5	50.2
2018	235	16.2	14.4	46.8
2019	229	19.0	12.0	48.5
2020	231	18.5	12.4	47.2
2021	230	17.2	13.3	42.6
2022	217	16.2	13.3	44.2
2023	205	17.2	11.8	43.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for BEACON Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$762 (6.8%)	$10,411 (93.2%)	$11,173
2019	$670 (5.2%)	$12,303 (94.8%)	$12,973
2020	$650 (5.3%)	$11,517 (94.7%)	$12,166
2021	$960 (7.8%)	$11,383 (92.2%)	$12,343

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on BEACON Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 29^th of 59 High schools	Ranks 27^th of 60 High schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (BEACON Charter School)	64.3	73.8	9.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Beacon Charter School)	64.3	73.8	9.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	60.1	55.3	4.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (BEACON Charter School)	16.1	21.4	5.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Beacon Charter School)	16.1	21.4	5.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	31	27.2	3.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (BEACON Charter School)	55.1	56.9	1.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Beacon Charter School)	55.1	56.9	1.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	50.5	49.1	1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (BEACON Charter School)	26.5	11.8	14.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Beacon Charter School)	26.5	11.8	14.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	31.2	25.3	5.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	229	205	10.5%
African American	20	16	20%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	34	63	85.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	161	106	34.2%
Two or More Races	11	18	63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.5%	43.9%	4.6%

Schools Near BEACON Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	NGSA Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	NGSA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
BEACON Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	320 Main Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Beacon Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 671-6261	205	17	11.8	43.9%	106 (51.7%)	16 (7.8%)	63 (30.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.8%)	56.9	24^th of 61 public high schools	60.7%		50.8	27^th of 60 public high schools	55.0%	3	66.7	22.2	57.9	15.8	44.7	$12,343	$960	$11,383
Woonsocket High School	Public	9-12	777 Cass Avenue	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 767-4703	1,621	105	15.4	74.2%	659 (40.7%)	214 (13.2%)	545 (33.6%)	88 (5.4%)	8 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	104 (6.4%)	22.1	40^th of 61 public high schools	34.4%		17.7	43^rd of 60 public high schools	28.3%	3	46.4	11.5	27.7	9.5	17.4	$11,735	$1,061	$10,674
Woonsocket Career an Technical Center	Public	9-12	400 Aylsworth Avenue	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 767-4662	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Smitfield High School	Public	9-12	412 Greenville Road	North Smithfield	02896	Providence County	North Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 766-2500	524	44	11.8	22.9%	424 (80.9%)	10 (1.9%)	62 (11.8%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.8%)	86	6^th of 61 public high schools	90.2%		82.9	8^th of 60 public high schools	86.7%	2	79.1	50.8	68.6	40.9	47.0	$16,367	$645	$15,723
Cumberland High School	Public	9-12	2600 Mendon Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 658-2600	1,446	106	13.6	17.3%	1,083 (74.9%)	58 (4.0%)	208 (14.4%)	38 (2.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (3.7%)	71.8	13^th of 61 public high schools	78.7%		77.6	12^th of 60 public high schools	80.0%	1	73.2	35.3	63.2	27.8	43.2	$12,371	$262	$12,109
Lincoln Senior High School	Public	9-12	135 Old River Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 334-7500	976	69	14.2	26.6%	761 (78.0%)	48 (4.9%)	90 (9.2%)	30 (3.1%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	39 (4.0%)	84.1	9^th of 61 public high schools	85.2%		84.6	7^th of 60 public high schools	88.3%	2	79.3	47.7	65.7	38.9	46.4	$15,536	$924	$14,611
Davies Career-Technical High School	Public	9-12	50 Jenckes Hill Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Davies Career and Technical	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 728-1500	912	70	13.0	48.1%	265 (29.1%)	172 (18.9%)	410 (45.0%)	10 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	51 (5.6%)	56.1	25^th of 61 public high schools	59.0%		54.8	25^th of 60 public high schools	58.3%		71.8	16.3	60.0	13.2	46.1	$18,280	$1,139	$17,141
Burrillville High School	Public	9-12	425 East Avenue	Harrisville	02830	Providence County	Burrillville	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 568-1310	657	54	12.1	30.3%	578 (88.0%)	10 (1.5%)	39 (5.9%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.2%)	46.1	29^th of 61 public high schools	52.5%		57	24^th of 60 public high schools	60.0%	5	60.9	23.7	47.9	24.0	16.5	$15,564	$735	$14,828
Smithfield High School	Public	9-12	90 Pleasant View Avenue	Smithfield	02917	Providence County	Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 949-2050	772	63	12.2	11.4%	651 (84.3%)	12 (1.6%)	65 (8.4%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.4%)	67.1	16^th of 61 public high schools	73.8%		74.6	15^th of 60 public high schools	75.0%	1	70.6	31.6	59.5	30.0	36.8	$15,912	$350	$15,562
Blackstone Valley Prep High	Public, Charter	9-12	65 Macondray St.	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 405-0320	399	29	13.7	68.9%	95 (23.8%)	46 (11.5%)	237 (59.4%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.0%)	44.4	30^th of 61 public high schools	50.8%		58.2	23^rd of 60 public high schools	61.7%	7	60.7	33.7	38.5	20.4	19.8	$12,503	$747	$11,756

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Is BEACON Charter School a good school?

BEACON Charter School ranks 24^th of 61 Rhode Island high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of BEACON Charter School?

Students at BEACON Charter School are 52% White, 31% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American.

How many students attend BEACON Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 205 students attended BEACON Charter School.

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