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#177 of 302 schools in RI
Beacon Charter School
High School · Beacon Charter School · Woonsocket, RI
A charter high school in Woonsocket, RI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
320 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Beacon Charter School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beacon Charter School 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,928/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woonsocket), 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
$58,579
Median home value
$267,900
Median rent
$1,116/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
38.2%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02895; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Alternative ProgramPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Mount St Charles AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Woonsocket High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,599 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Beacon Charter School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,718NCES 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.
Beacon Charter School is listed in Beacon Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beacon Charter School
Beacon Charter School is a public high school in Woonsocket, RI, part of Beacon Charter School, serving approximately 199 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beacon Charter School
What grades does Beacon Charter School serve?
Beacon Charter School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Beacon Charter School?
Beacon Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Charter School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beacon Charter School rank in RI?
Beacon Charter School ranks #177 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Beacon Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beacon Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Beacon Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beacon Charter School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Beacon Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Beacon Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Beacon Charter School a Title I school?
No, Beacon Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beacon Charter School?
44.7% of students at Beacon Charter School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (401) 671-6261
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02895)
- 43,081
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 02895; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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