Enrollment
203
High
DISTRICT 181 · STATE 679
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BEACON CHARTER SCHOOL·NCES 440000800297
BEACON Charter School
320 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895 · (401) 671-6261 · Providence County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL203 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.6:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
66%
134 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 57 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 50 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 52 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 44 | 22% |
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 64% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Beacon Charter School. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like BEACON Charter School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEACON Charter School this school | 203 | 66.0% | N/A |
| Rogers High School Newport | 599 | 69.3% | N/A |
| Jacqueline M. Walsh School Pawtucket | 173 | 45.1% | N/A |
| Apprenticeship Exploration Sch Cranston | 176 | 83.0% | N/A |
| The Greene School West Greenwich | 189 | 45.5% | N/A |
| Johnston Senior High Johnston | 826 | 55.7% | N/A |
Matched among Rhode Island high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where BEACON Charter School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Rhode Island | In Providence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 203 | #54 of 63 | #36 of 44 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.9:1 | #19 of 54 | #10 of 36 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.3% | #11 of 53 | #9 of 35 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 66.0% | #29 of 61 | #27 of 42 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.6% | #11 of 28 | #5 of 11 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
203
-27 (-12%) vs 2020
-9% since 2010-11, when it was 224
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 13.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 203 | 17 | 11.9:1 | 66% (134) |
| 2023-24 | 199 | 18 | 11.1:1 | 45% (89) |
| 2022-23 | 205 | 17.3 | 11.9:1 | 44% (90) |
| 2020-21 | 230 | 17 | 13.5:1 | 43% (98) |
| 2017-18 | 235 | 16.3 | 14.5:1 | 47% (110) |
| 2015-16 | 232 | 17 | 13.7:1 | 47% (108) |
| 2010-11 | 224 | 18 | 12.4:1 | 47% (105) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BEACON Charter School.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (235 to 203); teachers up 5% (16.3 to 17).
About BEACON Charter School
At 320 Main Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, BEACON Charter School operates as a small high school. The school's enrollment of 203 students covers grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in Rhode Island average about 679 students each.
The school serves as its own district in federal records.
A majority of students at BEACON Charter School, 53%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 29% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, and 6% Black. By the diversity index, BEACON Charter School comes in at 62%.
Teachers at the school number 17 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 11.9:1. Among high schools in Rhode Island, the typical ratio is 12.8:1. The school's lunch program data list 66% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Providence County, the average is about the same, 64%.
In Providence County (population about 664,854), median household income is about $78,787, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 32% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. BEACON Charter School is one of 206 public schools in Providence County, which together enroll about 88,799 students.
Founders Academy is located less than a tenth of a mile from BEACON Charter School. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Locale data from NCES put BEACON Charter School in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more (Suburb: Large). NCES lists BEACON Charter School as a charter school.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, BEACON Charter School went from 230 students to 203. The ratio of students to teachers went from 13.5:1 to 11.9:1 over the same years.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss science fairs, picture day, and bus routes at BEACON Charter School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Providence County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
664,854
Census ACS
Median income
$78,787
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
206
88,799 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Woonsocket
- Woonsocket High SchoolHigh · 1,646 students
- Pothier-Citizens Elem CampusElementary · 669 students
- RISE Prep Mayoral AcademyElementary · 573 students
- Woonsocket Middle @ Villa NovaMiddle · 542 students
- Woonsocket Middle at HamletMiddle · 537 students
- Globe Park SchoolElementary · 519 students
Nearby schools
- Founders Academy0.1 mi · 158
- Harris School0.2 mi · 371
- Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova0.5 mi · 542
- RISE Prep Mayoral Academy0.6 mi · 573
- RISE Prep Mayoral Acad High0.6 mi · 62
- Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet0.6 mi · 537
Frequently asked questions
About BEACON Charter SchoolHow many students attend BEACON Charter School?
BEACON Charter School enrolls approximately 203 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does BEACON Charter School serve?
BEACON Charter School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does BEACON Charter School have?
BEACON Charter School employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.
What is the student diversity at BEACON Charter School?
Student demographics at BEACON Charter School are roughly 53% White, 29% Hispanic, 6% Black, 1% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees BEACON Charter School?
BEACON Charter School is overseen by Beacon Charter School in Providence County.
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