BEACON COLLEGE PREPARATORY
BEACON COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in OPA LOCKA, FL with about 377 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, BEACON COLLEGE PREPARATORY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BEACON COLLEGE PREPARATORY, located in Opa-locka, Florida, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school operates with a mission rooted in high expectations, aiming to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students not only for the challenges of middle and high school but for long-term success in college and beyond. By focusing on a structured curriculum and a culture of accountability, the school seeks to close the achievement gap and empower students from diverse backgrounds to reach their full potential.
Beyond its academic focus, BEACON COLLEGE PREPARATORY emphasizes the development of character and community values. The school promotes the "Beacon Pride" philosophy, which encourages students to embody traits such as responsibility, perseverance, and integrity. Through a combination of small class sizes, personalized attention, and a supportive campus culture, the institution strives to create a safe, engaging, and transformative learning experience that equips its scholars with the tools necessary to become leaders in their communities.
For more information, contact BEACON COLLEGE PREPARATORY at (786) 353-6109 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OPA LOCKA, FL 33054-4842
(786) 353-6109
http://www.beconpride.org
BEACON COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public Title I Charter school in OPA LOCKA, FL with about 377 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
DADE DISTRICT OFFICE - District:
- MIAMI-DADE
- Total Students:
- 377
- Teachers:
- 24
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 377 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEACON COLLEGE PREPARATORY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 89.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.0%
- White
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.