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Rochester Beacon Academy

974 SKYLINE DR SW, ROCHESTER, MN, 55902

About Rochester Beacon Academy

Rochester Beacon Academy is a public charter school in Rochester, Minnesota, for students in grades 6 through 12. It is known as one of the best schools in the area. The academy is located in a medium-sized city and has about 95 students, which makes for a close-knit learning community. The school has a great student-to-teacher ratio of 9:1 and 11 full-time teachers and two dedicated school counselors, making it one of the best schools for personalized instruction. According to academic performance data from Rochester Beacon Academy, 15% of students were good at math and 35% were good at reading. The student body is diverse, with 54% male and 46% female students. 52% of the students come from low-income families. Students also take the SAT and ACT, which shows how much the school cares about getting them ready for college and a career. The school is a good place to learn, and the amount of money it gets is in line with the Minnesota Department of Education's standards for charter schools.

Rochester Beacon Academy Contact Information

Address

974 SKYLINE DR SW, ROCHESTER, MN, 55902

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Phone

(507) 258-5351

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 35% in Reading.
11
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
95
Total Students
$60944
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 192 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rochester Beacon Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 68.42%
Asian 4.21%
Hispanic 9.47%
Black 3.16%
Two+ Races 14.74%
Native Am. 0%
White
68.42%
Asian
4.21%
Hispanic
9.47%
Black
3.16%
Two+ Races
14.74%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 95
46.32%
44 Female
53.68%
51 Male

Student Population

95 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

95 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Rochester Beacon Academy is doing great with its one-of-a-kind events and programs! The school recently held its annual TOK Conference, which was about "The Paradox of Thought." Students also took part in the Inter House Football Tournament, which showed off their sportsmanship and ability to work together. The Diwali celebration at Beacon Academy was a great example of "Unity in Diversity," showing how different cultures can come together and appreciate each other.

FAQ

Q1. How does Rochester Beacon Academy get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q2. Does Rochester Beacon Academy make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, Rochester Beacon Academy stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

Q3. What does Rochester Beacon Academy do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Rochester Beacon Academy encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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