BEACON ACADEMY

Beacon Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Beacon Academy school district, located in Canton, OH with about 171 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 12 teachers, Beacon Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Academy, located at 1379 Garfield Ave SW in Canton, Ohio, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of the Educational Service Center (ESC) of Eastern Ohio. The school is designed to serve students in grades K-12 who require a more structured, therapeutic, and highly individualized approach to learning. By focusing on students with unique behavioral and social-emotional needs, Beacon Academy aims to provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters academic growth while addressing the underlying factors that may have hindered a student's success in a traditional classroom setting.

The school places a heavy emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach, integrating academic instruction with clinical support services. Staff at Beacon Academy often include a combination of certified teachers, intervention specialists, and behavioral support professionals who work collaboratively to develop personalized education plans (IEPs) or behavior intervention plans. By keeping class sizes small and utilizing evidence-based strategies, the academy strives to improve student outcomes, boost social-emotional competence, and eventually prepare students for reintegration into their home school districts or long-term personal success.

For more information, contact Beacon Academy at (330) 941-5852 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.