How do these schools compare?
| Metric | BEACON Charter School | North Smitfield High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Woonsocket, RI | North Smithfield, RI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 203 | 532 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 12.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.1% | 19.2% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | BEACON Charter School | North Smitfield High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,614 | $18,085 |
| District | Beacon Charter School | North Smithfield |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | BEACON Charter School | North Smitfield High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.7% | 78.6% |
| African American | 6.4% | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.1% | 12.8% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.3% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | BEACON Charter School | North Smitfield High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 9 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 264:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.3% | 23.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 12 | 39 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.