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Beacon Charter School

Rhode Island · Public School District
2
Schools
358
Students
$16,881
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
45.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-7pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Beacon Charter School is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 358 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 middle, 1 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,881 is above average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (2)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Founders AcademyCharter06–08153
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BEACON Charter SchoolCharter09–12205
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,881+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
28%
State
58.4%
Local (property tax)
28.1%
Federal
13.5%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
358
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,881 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Beacon Charter School?
Beacon Charter School has 2 public schools, serving a total of 358 students.
What is the graduation rate for Beacon Charter School?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Beacon Charter School spend per student?
Beacon Charter School spends $16,881 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Beacon Charter School?
45% of students in Beacon Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Beacon Charter School?
Yes — 2 of the 2 schools in Beacon Charter School are charter schools.
What grade levels does Beacon Charter School serve?
Beacon Charter School serves grades 6 through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Beacon Charter School?
The median opportunity score across schools in Beacon Charter School is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.