Serving 26 students in grades 8-12, Beacon Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)8%
11%
Black
(15-16)3%
12%
White
(15-16)89%
69%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
5%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Beacon Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beacon Academy?
The graduation rate of Beacon Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Beacon Academy?
26 students attend Beacon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Beacon Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beacon Academy?
Beacon Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beacon Academy offer ?
Beacon Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Beacon Academy part of?
Beacon Academy is part of Beacon Academy School District.
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