Rochester Beacon Academy

www.rochesterbeaconacademy.org/

Charter School 115 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Rochester Beacon Academy (RBA) is a public charter school located in Rochester, Minnesota, that serves students in grades 5 through 8. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, classical approach to education, emphasizing a structured curriculum that focuses on building a strong foundation in the liberal arts, including history, literature, mathematics, and science. By utilizing a content-rich approach, RBA aims to foster critical thinking and intellectual growth, preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

Central to the academy’s mission is the cultivation of virtuous character alongside academic achievement. The school places a high value on a supportive community environment where students are encouraged to develop personal responsibility, integrity, and a lifelong love of learning. Because it is a public charter school, Rochester Beacon Academy is tuition-free and open to all students, offering families in the Rochester area an alternative educational model centered on academic excellence and moral development.

115

Total Students

10.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rochester Beacon Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	12
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	16

White
78 (67.8%)
Two or More
16 (13.9%)
Hispanic
12 (10.4%)
Black
5 (4.3%)
Asian
4 (3.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rochester Beacon Academy
Phone:	(507)258-5351
Website:	http://www.rochesterbeaconacademy.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 16

Grade 9 17

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 21