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About Beacon Charter School Corporation

A free public charter school district in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, developing artistic thinkers while building the academic skills every scholar needs for life after high school.

Graduates of Beacon Charter School Corporation
2003 Year Founded
Our Story

A Community of
Student Artists

Beacon Charter School Corporation has served Rhode Island families since 2003 through Founders Academy (grades 6-8) and Beacon Charter High School for the Arts (grades 9-12), giving scholars statewide access to a public education built around real artistic training.

Arts programming in Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, Culinary Arts, and Digital Design sets Beacon apart from other Rhode Island charter schools, while a full college-prep curriculum keeps every scholar on track for what comes next.

The results speak for themselves: Beacon is the #1 charter school in Rhode Island for SAT ELA proficiency and one of only three "5-5-5" high schools in the state.

2003Year Founded
360Scholars Enrolled
~20Avg. Class Size
#1Charter School, SAT ELA in RI
5-5-5One of 3 Schools in RI
What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Every decision and classroom interaction at Beacon Charter School Corporation is guided by these principles.

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Self-Expression

Creativity is treated as a core academic tool at Beacon, not an elective add-on.

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Rigor Without Compromise

Full state and college-prep requirements run alongside real artistic training, not instead of it.

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Small, Inclusive Community

Every scholar is known by name in a school built for connection, not just capacity.

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Growth for Every Learner

Title I and Title II funded intervention, MLL support, and IEP accommodations for every scholar who needs them.

How We Teach

A Curriculum Built for
Every Scholar

Beacon pairs real arts concentrations with a full college-prep academic track, so scholars graduate with both a portfolio and a transcript ready for what's next.

Foundation

Founders Academy (Grades 6-8)

Scholars sample every arts program while building a strong foundation in core academic classes.

College Prep

AP & Dual Enrollment

AP courses plus CCRI dual enrollment and URI concurrent enrollment — college credit as early as 10th grade.

Intervention

Title I & Title II Support

Targeted small-group support, instructional coaching, and services for multilingual learners and IEPs.

Specialization

Arts Concentrations

Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, Culinary Arts, and Digital Design — real skill-building, not just electives.

Learning at Beacon Charter School Corporation
Our People

The Team Behind Every Scholar's Success

Our educators and staff are passionate, experienced, and deeply committed to the Beacon community.

Arts faculty at Beacon Charter School Corporation

Arts Faculty

Visual, Theatre, Culinary & Digital Design

Instructors trained in real artistic disciplines, guiding scholars from first sketch to final performance.

College and career prep team at Beacon Charter School Corporation

College & Career Prep Team

AP & Dual Enrollment Guidance

Support for AP coursework and dual/concurrent enrollment through CCRI and URI.

Family engagement and admissions team at Beacon Charter School Corporation

Family Engagement & Admissions

Tours & Enrollment

Guiding families from first tour through the lottery and into their first day at Beacon.

Take the Next Step

Ready to Start Your Scholar's Journey?

Connect with our enrollment team today. No commitment required.