Beacon Charter School

Beacon Charter School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
320 Main St,  Woonsocket, RI
3.8
3.4
217 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
74.5%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
520
Verbal
580
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
26.3%
State Average
13.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
232:1

Student Diversity

Female
63.9%
Male
35.6%
White
51.7%
Hispanic
30.7%
Two or more races
8.8%
Black
7.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best HS for the Arts in Rhode Island
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Rhode Island 51 Students
Rhode Island College 49 Students
Community College of Rhode Island 37 Students
Boston University 32 Students
Johnson & Wales University- Providence 30 Students
Bryant University 18 Students
Rhode Island School of Design 18 Students
Brown University 17 Students
Roger Williams University 15 Students
Providence College 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Film and Video Studies 13 Students
Business 12 Students
Biology 12 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 11 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Arts 10 Students
Communications 9 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Journalism 7 Students
Fine Arts 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 82 Reviews
5.0 Alum
5/4/2025
Beacon was the best high school of the 4 I attended. Special shoutout to their teachers and administrators who care deeply for their students.
3.0 Senior
1/3/2024
I did not have a particularly positive experience at Beacon Charter. I found that there was a severe lack of academic opportunities (such as AP classes and academic programs) as well as a lack of care towards education from staff members. There is an isolating social environment in the school, and little is done until physical confrontation ensues.
4.0 Alum
7/5/2017
Beacon charter school is a great environment for students who need one on one help with their academics, as well as artists who are interesting in learning about culinary, theatre, or visual arts. The culture and community of this school is very special and unique, with students feeling comfortable in a safer environment rather than a district public high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/7/2023
Horrible never been too a worse school
1.0 student
6/15/2021
Worst experience I’ve ever had to go through. Both the middle school(Founders Academy) and the high school(Beacon Charter), are horrible. If you go to founders you’ll mainly be harassed by students, because they’re allowed to do whatever they want. In beacon you get harassed by the teachers because...
5.0 parent
2/26/2018
the greatest school, my son loves it
5.0 other
7/22/2013
I was part of the first graducating class and was very sad to leave it. The teachers leave am impression on their students that has yet to go away even after seven years. The classrooms are a little more relaxed than the norm but it made learning more fun, making the students actually want to learn...

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Beacon Charter School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Woonsocket, RI and is served by the Beacon Charter School in Rhode Island. The school has a total enrollment of 217 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44.5% are proficient in reading. Beacon Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 74.5%, and the average SAT score is 1100. The average home value in this area is $335,240. Discover additional schools in the area, like Blackstone Valley Prep High School, Times2 Middle/High School, Times Squared Academy, and more. Learn more about what Woonsocket has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Beacon Charter School.

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