Beacon School
5670 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA, 95124-0951 - View a map of this school Map
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Beacon School provides a therapeutic educational setting designed to meet the needs of special education students. Beacon School provides a safe supportive environment that will help each student to develop independent living skills, academic achievement consistent with his or her potential, and the opportunity to gain sufficient maturity and judgment to be successful in daily living. A full curriculum is offered for students grades six through twelve and all students are required to participate in prevocational and independent living skills course. Beacon also offers an extensive elective course opportunity including woodshop, art, drama, guitar and percussion lessons, and practical cooking skills. ...read more  

School Overview:
Beacon School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 5 - 12
County Santa Clara County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 59 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CA ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 58% 39%
Students by Grade
Grade 5 - 1 students
Grade 6 - 2 students
Grade 7 - 15 students
Grade 8 - 12 students
Grade 9 - 15 students
Grade 10 - 10 students
Grade 11 - 3 students
Grade 12 - 1 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 7 teachers
This School ( CA ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:10
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 185 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 5 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • Beacon School provides a therapeutic educational setting designed to meet the needs of special education students. Beacon School provides a safe supportive environment that will help each student to develop independent living skills, academic achievement consistent with his or her potential, and the opportunity to gain sufficient maturity and judgment to be successful in daily living. A full curriculum is offered for students grades six through twelve and all students are required to participate in prevocational and independent living skills course. Beacon also offers an extensive elective course opportunity including woodshop, art, drama, guitar and percussion lessons, and practical cooking skills.
  • Profile last updated: 02/21/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 95124 )
School Zip ( 95124 ) ( CA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 45,250 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 46% 32%
Population Average Age 37 years old 33.3 years old
Average Household Size 2.8 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $79,008 $50,900
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.8 rooms 4.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 45 years old 42 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (95124)



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% Owning / % Renting 73% / 27% 55% / 45%
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