Very Good
#404 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 20% in state
Rochester Beacon Academy
High School · Rochester Beacon Academy · Rochester, MN
A charter high school in Rochester, MN where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
974 SKYLINE DR SW, Rochester, MN 55902
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rochester Beacon Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2015–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rochester Beacon Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,527/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,879
Median home value
$430,100
Median rent
$1,580/mo
College educated
65.6%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Search Mayo ClinicEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 0.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Rochester Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Rochester Academy-idp Living(rail)Enrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 11–12 | 1.2 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Rochester Beacon Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Rochester Beacon Academy is listed in Rochester Beacon Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rochester Beacon Academy
Rochester Beacon Academy is a public high school in Rochester, MN, part of Rochester Beacon Academy, serving approximately 95 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #404 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rochester Beacon Academy
What grades does Rochester Beacon Academy serve?
Rochester Beacon Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Rochester Beacon Academy?
Rochester Beacon Academy has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Beacon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Beacon Academy is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rochester Beacon Academy rank in MN?
Rochester Beacon Academy ranks #404 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Rochester Beacon Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rochester Beacon Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rochester Beacon Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rochester Beacon Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Rochester Beacon Academy a charter school?
Yes, Rochester Beacon Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rochester Beacon Academy a Title I school?
No, Rochester Beacon Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rochester Beacon Academy?
51.6% of students at Rochester Beacon Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Olmsted County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.1%
- Phone
- (507) 258-5351
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 55902)
- 25,988
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55902; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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