Serving 115 students in grades 6-12, Rochester Beacon Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rochester Beacon Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Rochester Beacon Academy's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Rochester Beacon Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rochester Beacon Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1541 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
68%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rochester Beacon Academy's ranking?
Rochester Beacon Academy is ranked #1541 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rochester Beacon Academy?
The graduation rate of Rochester Beacon Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rochester Beacon Academy?
115 students attend Rochester Beacon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Rochester Beacon Academy students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rochester Beacon Academy?
Rochester Beacon Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rochester Beacon Academy offer ?
Rochester Beacon Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rochester Beacon Academy part of?
Rochester Beacon Academy is part of Rochester Beacon Academy School District.
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