Apprenticeship Exploration School

Summary:

Apprenticeship Exploration School is a public charter high school located in Cranston, Rhode Island, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 159. The school is part of the Cranston school district, which is ranked 32 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Apprenticeship Exploration School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Rhode Island high schools, with its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on standardized tests, significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.6% of 11th-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 46.4% in the Cranston district and 47.8% statewide. The school serves a higher proportion of disadvantaged students, with 63.52% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby Cranston High School East (59.04%) and Cranston High School West (27.52%).

Despite the lower academic performance, Apprenticeship Exploration School spends more per student than the nearby Cranston high schools, with a spending of $14,037 per student in the 2020-2021 school year, compared to $14,820 and $11,187 at Cranston High School East and Cranston High School West, respectively. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.5, compared to 12.4 and 15.7 at the nearby Cranston high schools, but this does not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4 Sharpe Drive
Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 270-8692

District: Cranston

SchoolDigger Rank:
50^th of 61 Rhode Island High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,037

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 180

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.2%

White:

35.0%

African American:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Apprenticeship Exploration School ranks worse than 82% of high schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Cranston School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.62. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.2%), White (35%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Cranston School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Apprenticeship Exploration School is 10, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Cranston School District. (See more...)

Compare Apprenticeship Exploration School employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Apprenticeship Exploration School is $14,037, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Cranston School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Apprenticeship Exploration School:

SchoolDigger ranks Apprenticeship Exploration School 50^th of 61 Rhode Island public high schools. (See Apprenticeship Exploration School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Cranston:

SchoolDigger ranks Cranston 32^nd of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Apprenticeship Exploration School

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Rank History for all students at Apprenticeship Exploration School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	5.59	48^th	49	2.0%
2010	7.16	47^th	50	6.0%
2011	8.33	42^nd	45	6.7%
2012	10.18	39^th	45	13.3%
2013	12.87	38^th	45	15.6%
2014	18.45	40^th	47	14.9%
2015	24.17	45^th	56	19.6%
2016	15.07	57^th	57	0.0%
2017	18.34	47^th	56	16.1%
2018	15.33	46^th	57	19.3%
2019	9.53	53^rd	59	10.2%
2021	8.81	54^th	59	8.5%
2022	12.60	47^th	59	20.3%
2023	11.62	48^th	60	20.0%
2024	12.62	50^th	61	18.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Apprenticeship Exploration School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	10.83	50^th	54	7.4%
2023	19.29	46^th	58	20.7%
2024	25.28	43^rd	58	25.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Apprenticeship Exploration School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	17.72	41^st	58	29.3%
2023	13.97	45^th	59	23.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Apprenticeship Exploration School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	8.53	49^th	54	9.3%
2023	12.82	46^th	56	17.9%
2024	12.72	47^th	57	17.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Apprenticeship Exploration School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	29.90	30^th	49	38.8%
2023	24.13	38^th	53	28.3%
2024	13.56	49^th	54	9.3%

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Rank History for White students at Apprenticeship Exploration School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	0.57	42^nd	42	0.0%
2023	3.32	42^nd	43	2.3%
2024	5.10	40^th	43	7.0%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Apprenticeship Exploration School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	45	4	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	55
2003	45	4	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	55
2004	77	4	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	95
2005	94	6	7	11	0	n/a	n/a	118
2006	106	7	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	132
2007	137	7	3	19	1	n/a	n/a	167
2008	153	11	9	19	1	n/a	n/a	193
2009	170	12	8	28	0	n/a	n/a	218
2010	203	17	6	26	2	n/a	n/a	254
2011	184	14	10	42	4	0	5	259
2012	154	13	8	34	2	1	5	217
2013	126	6	3	33	0	2	5	175
2014	114	7	1	30	2	1	3	158
2015	102	8	0	31	2	0	3	146
2016	111	9	0	44	3	0	3	170
2017	96	6	1	54	2	0	5	164
2018	88	10	2	58	2	0	3	163
2019	94	14	0	53	3	0	11	175
2020	77	11	1	66	2	0	11	168
2021	74	9	1	67	3	0	15	169
2022	68	9	1	77	3	0	15	173
2023	64	6	2	80	2	0	5	159
2024	63	11	1	94	2	0	9	180

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Apprenticeship Exploration School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	55	n/a	n/a	47.3
2003	55	n/a	n/a	47.3
2004	95	5.0	19.0	46.3
2005	118	14.0	8.4	39
2006	132	12.0	11.0	33.3
2007	167	11.4	14.6	26.3
2008	193	15.2	12.7	37.8
2009	218	15.2	10.6	34.4
2010	254	16.4	15.4	38.2
2011	259	21.4	12.1	48.6
2012	217	18.0	12.0	47
2013	175	12.0	14.5	64
2014	158	12.0	13.1	43.7
2015	146	12.0	12.1	53.4
2016	170	17.0	10.0	65.9
2017	164	17.4	9.4	68.9
2018	163	16.0	10.1	76.7
2019	175	15.6	11.2	72
2020	168	16.8	10.0	74.4
2021	169	15.6	10.8	74
2022	173	15.6	11.0	58.4
2023	159	16.6	9.5	63.5
2024	180	18.0	10.0	66.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Apprenticeship Exploration School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	55	n/a	n/a	47.3
2003	55	n/a	n/a	47.3
2004	95	5.0	19.0	46.3
2005	118	14.0	8.4	39
2006	132	12.0	11.0	33.3
2007	167	11.4	14.6	26.3
2008	193	15.2	12.7	37.8
2009	218	15.2	10.6	34.4
2010	254	16.4	15.4	38.2
2011	259	21.4	12.1	48.6
2012	217	18.0	12.0	47
2013	175	12.0	14.5	64
2014	158	12.0	13.1	43.7
2015	146	12.0	12.1	53.4
2016	170	17.0	10.0	65.9
2017	164	17.4	9.4	68.9
2018	163	16.0	10.1	76.7
2019	175	15.6	11.2	72
2020	168	16.8	10.0	74.4
2021	169	15.6	10.8	74
2022	173	15.6	11.0	58.4
2023	159	16.6	9.5	63.5
2024	180	18.0	10.0	66.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Apprenticeship Exploration School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	n/a	$14,989 (100.0%)	$14,989
2019	$70 (0.5%)	$13,950 (99.5%)	$14,020
2020	$273 (1.9%)	$13,996 (98.1%)	$14,268
2021	$371 (2.6%)	$13,666 (97.4%)	$14,037

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Apprenticeship Exploration School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 53^rd of 59 High schools	Ranks 48^th of 60 High schools	9.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Apprenticeship Exploration School)	23.4	34	10.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Cranston)	63.8	58.3	5.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	60.1	55.3	4.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Apprenticeship Exploration School)	15.8	12.8	3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Cranston)	49.1	48.5	0.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	50.5	49.1	1.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	175	159	9.1%
African American	14	6	57.1%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	53	80	50.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	94	64	31.9%
Two or More Races	11	5	54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72%	63.5%	8.5%

Schools Near Apprenticeship Exploration School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	NGSA Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	NGSA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Apprenticeship Exploration School	Public, Charter	9-12	4 Sharpe Drive	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8692	180	18	10.0	66.1%	63 (35.0%)	11 (6.1%)	94 (52.2%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.0%)	12.6	50^th of 61 public high schools	18.0%		11.6	48^th of 60 public high schools	20.0%	2	31.7		19.6		9.5	$14,037	$371	$13,666
Cranston Career & Technical Center	Public	12	100 Metropolitan Avenue	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8070	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cranston High School West	Public	9-12	80 Metropolitan Avenue	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8049	1,698	109	15.5	25.1%	1,108 (65.3%)	55 (3.2%)	339 (20.0%)	107 (6.3%)	6 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	79 (4.7%)	64.1	19^th of 61 public high schools	68.9%		71	18^th of 60 public high schools	70.0%	1	73.9	33.3	59.8	27.3	28.8	$11,187	$202	$10,985
Pilgrim High School	Public	9-12	111 Pilgrim Parkway	Warwick	02888	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 734-3250	1,165	108	10.7	36.6%	823 (70.6%)	53 (4.5%)	167 (14.3%)	47 (4.0%)	9 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (5.7%)	46.3	28^th of 61 public high schools	54.1%		50.6	28^th of 60 public high schools	53.3%		63.9	20.1	48.9	13.9	32.4	$18,095	$786	$17,309
Toll Gate High School	Public	9-12	575 Centerville Road	Warwick	02886	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 734-3300	1,149	92	12.4	33.9%	867 (75.5%)	30 (2.6%)	153 (13.3%)	45 (3.9%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	46 (4.0%)	44.1	31^st of 61 public high schools	49.2%		44.6	31^st of 60 public high schools	48.3%		57.5	15.1	50.0	18.0	32.1	$18,384	$758	$17,626
Warwick Career and Technical Center	Public	10-12	575 Centerville Road-Bldg. 5	Warwick	02886	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 734-3150	0	22	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cranston High School East	Public	9-12	899 Park Avenue	Cranston	02910	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8126	1,513	118	12.8	56.4%	343 (22.7%)	137 (9.1%)	752 (49.7%)	173 (11.4%)	17 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	85 (5.6%)	25.3	38^th of 61 public high schools	37.7%		28.3	37^th of 60 public high schools	38.3%	1	49.7	10.8	35.7	10.5	15.5	$14,820	$264	$14,556
West Warwick High School	Public	9-12	1 Webster Knight Drive	West Warwick	02893	Kent County	West Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 821-6596	1,072	80	13.4	35.2%	673 (62.8%)	75 (7.0%)	226 (21.1%)	28 (2.6%)	16 (1.5%)	4 (0.4%)	43 (4.0%)	32.6	35^th of 61 public high schools	42.6%		32	34^th of 60 public high schools	43.3%	1	58.3	18.9	36.0	11.6	16.7	$14,405	$425	$13,980
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School	Public	9-12	375 Adelaide Avenue	Providence	02907	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-0676	494	32	15.4	74.1%	16 (3.2%)	65 (13.2%)	373 (75.5%)	12 (2.4%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.8%)	6.8	59^th of 61 public high schools	3.3%		6.4	58^th of 60 public high schools	3.3%	1	18.7		13.1			$13,804	$827	$12,977
Paul Cuffee Upper School	Public, Charter	9-12	544 Elmwood Avenue	Providence	02907	Providence County	Paul Cuffee Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 781-2727	272	26	10.4	80.5%	9 (3.3%)	58 (21.3%)	195 (71.7%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	19.6	43^rd of 61 public high schools	29.5%		14.3	46^th of 60 public high schools	23.3%	3	49.2	6.8	30.3	6.1	9.2	$15,866	$1,030	$14,836

Frequently Asked Questions about Apprenticeship Exploration School

How many students attend Apprenticeship Exploration School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 180 students attended Apprenticeship Exploration School.

What is the racial makeup of Apprenticeship Exploration School?

Students at Apprenticeship Exploration School are 52% Hispanic, 35% White, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Is Apprenticeship Exploration School a good school?

Apprenticeship Exploration School ranks in the bottom 18.0% of Rhode Island high schools.

What district is Apprenticeship Exploration School in?

Cranston

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