Beacon Academy, a tuition-free public charter school for grades K-8, is in Canton, Ohio's Whittier Park neighborhood. Enrollment is year-round and is open to any student based on availability at each grade level. There is a total of 214 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1.
The school seeks to provide individualized educational strategies within a classroom setting to help each student succeed. Students at Beacon Academy participate in testing required by the Ohio Department of Education and the local school district. After-school tutoring is provided based on the availability of teachers. Free and reduced price lunches and breakfast are available for students based on income. Around 99% of the student population qualify for free or reduced lunch.
After-school activities include Chess Club, Cooking Club, Technology Club, Newspaper Club, intramural coed basketball and more. These clubs allow students to socialize, learn and grow beyond the classroom. The academy hosts more than 25 community partners and programs. Beacon Academy is operated by the Educational Empowerment Group, a charter school management organization based in Akron that oversees 16 charter schools in cities throughout the state of Ohio.
Beacon Academy
Charter Elementary, Middle School
|
Grade K-8
1379 Garfield Ave SW,
Canton, OH
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Niche Grade
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
|
Reading Proficiency
41%
|
Math Proficiency
20%
|
Teachers
|
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
19
|
Full Time Teachers
19
|
|
Teachers in First or Second Year
32.4%
|
|
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
|
Students Per Counselor
202:1
|
Student Diversity
|
Female
53.5%
|
Male
46.5%
|
|
Black
48.5%
|
White
27.2%
|
|
Two or more races
16.5%
|
Hispanic
7.8%
|
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Agents Specializing Near This School
-
Feliz Colon
Feliz Colon
Keller Williams Living
(234) 704-3050
184 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$200,000 Price
-
Edith Ross
Edith Ross
Russell Real Estate Services
(216) 677-6801
165 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$170,000 Price
-
Pamela Holley
Pamela Holley
Keller Williams Elevate
(216) 666-5481
56 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$274,000 Price
-
Tresa Klein
Tresa Klein
Keller Williams Elevate
(440) 379-8357
163 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$1,500 Price
-
Katherine Petrey
Katherine Petrey
Howard Hanna Real Estate Serv
(234) 271-3608
55 Total Sales
11 Near This School
$125K - $435K Price Range
-
Jesse Allison
Jesse Allison
Howard Hanna
(234) 414-6393
215 Total Sales
33 Near This School
$26K - $483K Price Range
Map
List Price Range
$34K - $95K
Homes For Sale
1
Average Home Value
$96,791
Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
50%
Average Household Income
$44,118
% of College Grads
1.4%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,257 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
67.8%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,911 - $2,515 per month
- Residences at the Greens
- 2 - 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,469+ Sq Ft
- 4220 Belden Greens Cir NW
- Canton, OH
$1,050 - $1,225 per month
- Carriage Hill Apartments: A 55 and Better Community
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 925 Sq Ft
- 5186-5208 Everhard Rd NW
- Canton, OH
$1,300 per month
- 1616 South Main Street - No Pets
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 850+ Sq Ft
- 1616 S Main St
- Canton, OH
$825 - $950 per month
- Legends Pointe
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 400+ Sq Ft
- 1801 Trinity Plaza NW
- Canton, OH
$685 - $815 per month
- Apartment for Rent
- Studio - 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 378+ Sq Ft
- 1312 Cleveland Ave NW
- Canton, OH
$900 - $1,450 per month
- Historic Greentree Loft Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 690+ Sq Ft
- 1926 Market Ave N
- Canton, OH
$785 - $1,100 per month
- 2615 Blake Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 500+ Sq Ft
- 2615-2703 Blake Ave NW
- Canton, OH
$1,170 - $4,505 per month
- Hercules Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 573+ Sq Ft
- 1000 Market Ave S
- Canton, OH
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
King Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Garaux Park
Frank Esmont Park
Wayne Douglas Jamerson Spray Park
Ida Park
Lee Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Cherry Avenue
Downtown Canton’s residential next-door neighbor
Southwest Canton
A suburb with comparatively affordable homes near downtown Canton
Beacon Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 1379 Garfield Ave SW in Canton, OH. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 251 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Beacon Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of D+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $96,791. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stark High School, Summit Academy Secondary School - Canton, Canton Harbor High School, and more. Learn more about what Canton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Beacon Academy.