Beacon Academy offers a 10-year program that prepares determined and inquisitive students from historically under-resourced and/or underrepresented communities to succeed in competitive high schools, colleges, and careers.
Beacon Academy offers a 10-year program that prepares students from historically under-resourced and/or underrepresented communities to succeed in competitive high schools, colleges, and careers. Students come to Beacon Academy for a full school year after 8th grade, mastering their academic skills and gaining the confidence to thrive in independent schools. We accept between 18 and 24 students each year who receive the tools and resources to apply to private high schools and have the potential to receive full scholarships. Beacon Academy continues to support our alumni for 9+ years following the Academy Year as they enter higher education and begin their careers.
Students receive individualized feedback, one-to-one tutoring, and develop trust with their teachers.
We raise 100% of our operating funds from individual donors, corporations, and foundation partners to give our students and alumni access to quality education opportunities, mental health resources, transportation, supplies, etc.
98% of alumni in our 10-year program have graduated from high school.
*This includes all Beacon Academy graduates from classes 2017-2021
At least 92% of high school graduates secure admission to a 4-year college with a financial aid package covering costs beyond expected family contributions.
*This includes all Beacon Academy graduates from classes 2017-2021
Our alumni enrolled in high school and college receive monthly outreach from our volunteers.
Our students come from all over Boston and the surrounding areas to learn in our spacious building in Roslindale. Here, they receive intensive academic resources to succeed like discussion based classes and access to the latest technology, and they are surrounded by nurturing adults who support them in a variety of ways. These adults include an academic advisor, SSAT tutors, individual mentors, and one-to-one guidance to help them navigate the secondary school application and placement process.
Students are also involved in activities outside of school called co-curriculars. These include activities such as:
With these experiences and the support from our faculty and staff, our students are fully prepared to apply and be accepted into prep schools in the New England area.
Beaver Country Day School
Brimmer and May
Concord Academy
Groton School
Noble & Greenough School
Phillips Academy Andover
St. George’s School
St. Mark’s School
The Thacher School
The Dublin School
The Roxbury Latin School
The Winsor School
104 High Schools Attended
We work with each individual student to identify “good-fit” schools according to personal and financial requirements.
112 Colleges Attended
We guide students and their families/caregivers through the college application, evaluation, and selection process to ensure the best fit for each student’s academic and personal goals.
206 Alumni in Careers
We host networking events, help graduates find jobs and internships, and connect them with volunteers for resume and job search support.
Through the years
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