Beacon Charter Schools
Artists and WritersRhode Island, United States11-50 Employees
Beacon Charter Schools is an educational organization based in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, focused on developing students as artistic thinkers by encouraging self-expression while equipping them with the academic skills needed for continued postsecondary success. The institution’s Founders Academy, established in 2015 as a middle school program within the Beacon School, emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that strengthens core areas such as math, reading, and writing while integrating Beacon’s arts programs. With a small-to-mid sized staff, the school serves its local community by combining strong academics with exposure to the arts, positioning itself within the intersection of education and creative disciplines. The overall aim is to prepare graduates for sustained success after high school, through a program that blends rigorous academics with artistic engagement.