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Beacon Academy School District

1379 Garfield Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44706-5200
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Beacon Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 278 students in Beacon Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Beacon Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,571 Schools
# Students
278 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Beacon Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#854 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
6-9%
52%
20-24%
60%
11-19%
63%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
44%
17%
% White
29%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
24%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,198 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,917 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,198
$17,295
Spending / Student
$8,917
$17,243

Best Beacon Academy School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1379 Garfield Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 941-5852
Gr: K-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Beacon Academy School District?
Beacon Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 278 students.
What is the rank of Beacon Academy School District?
Beacon Academy School District is ranked #870 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beacon Academy School District?
44% of Beacon Academy School District students are Black, 29% of students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beacon Academy School District?
Beacon Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Beacon Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,917 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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