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Beacon Scholastic Academy

Alternative school · Grades 4–12

Westwood, MA

315 University Ave, Westwood, MA 02090

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in Massachusetts

Beacon Scholastic Academy is an independent private school in Westwood, Massachusetts, for students from 4th grade through 12th grade. It has about 21 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in Massachusetts. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 160 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 4–12
Students
21
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 13 girls, 8 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
160 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in Massachusetts (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of independent schools in Massachusetts.
    • Compared with 39 independent schools in Massachusetts.

    Students by grade

    44
    53
    63
    71
    92
    103
    111
    124

    Student body

    White100%

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    Questions about Beacon Scholastic Academy

    What grades does Beacon Scholastic Academy serve?

    Beacon Scholastic Academy serves grades 4–12.

    How many students attend Beacon Scholastic Academy?

    About 21 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Beacon Scholastic Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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