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Beacon Academy Charter School

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About this school

Beacon Academy Charter School is a suburban public school in Crystal, Minnesota that is part of Minnesota Department of Education. It serves 524 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.8:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades K - 8

524 Students

41 Teachers

3415 Louisiana Ave N

Crystal, MN 55427 View local requests

http://www.beaconacademy.com

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Beacon Academy Charter School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Marissa and Mrs. Jessica

Mr. Pajak

Mrs. Tirimacco

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Beacon Academy Charter School Demographics

52%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

49%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Beacon Academy Charter School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Beacon Academy Charter School

$5,446

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

projects for technology

project for books

Beacon Academy Charter School has received support from 31 individuals from Minnesota and 7 individuals out-of-state.

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Beacon Academy Charter School

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