Beacon Academy

Beacon Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1574 Sherman Ave,  Evanston, IL
4.5
5.0
213 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$40,636

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
34
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
680
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
32
Reading
32
Science
30
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
68.5%
Two or more races
9.9%
Hispanic
8.5%
Black
8.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%

School Rankings

#11 Best Private HS in Illinois
#15 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Wisconsin-Madison 19 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 17 Students
Brown University 17 Students
New York University 16 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 16 Students
Northwestern University 16 Students
University of Chicago 15 Students
Tulane University 15 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 14 Students
Tufts University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 27 Students
Business 16 Students
Economics 13 Students
Political Science and Government 12 Students
Biology 11 Students
History 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Philosophy 9 Students
Pre-Law Studies 7 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 14 Reviews
5.0 Parent
2/14/2021
Our son is a senior at Beacon, and he/we have had an outstanding experience. The leadership is smart and caring, the kids are nice and eclectic, and the space is fresh and innovative. The IB curriculum is great.
4.0 Junior
12/31/2020
for a new school, it has a great community and culture. the athletics are weak but no cut teams are a plus. the focus on ib program is definitely a bonus however other standard classes aren't very rigorous. overall a nice environment filled with kind people
4.0 Senior
12/1/2019
As a current student moving off to college soon it is a time to reflect and definitely appreciate the opportunity given by the high school I have had the privilege of going to. The school has been good to me and it has offered me interactions with friends and staff that have chances of lasting through even college. Upon entering you will be greeted with welcome smiles from all faces and individuals that want you to feel as welcome as possible in our space.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/13/2025
Our son has had a wonderful experience at Beacon Academy. The teachers are amazing and the administration if excellent.
5.0 parent
7/23/2024
Great school my son had a great experience in 5th grade. The fifth-grade guy teacher made learning alive and fun with the use of fish tanks in his classroom.

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Beacon Academy is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1574 Sherman Ave in Evanston, IL. Annual tuition is $40,636. The school has a total enrollment of 213 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Beacon Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $504,874. Discover additional schools in the area, like Roycemore School, Mesivta Shaarei Adirim, Ida Crown Jewish Academy, and more. Learn more about what Evanston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Beacon Academy.

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