Is Metropolitan Career Technical Center a good school?

Metropolitan Career Technical Center ranks 39 th of 61 Rhode Island high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Metropolitan Career Technical Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 791 students attended Metropolitan Career Technical Center.

What is the racial makeup of Metropolitan Career Technical Center?

Students at Metropolitan Career Technical Center are 54% Hispanic, 24% White, 18% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Metropolitan Career Technical Center

Summary:

Metropolitan Career Technical Center is a public high school in Providence, Rhode Island, serving 776 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the MET Career and Technical District, which ranks 36 out of 60 districts in the state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Metropolitan Career Technical Center consistently ranks in the bottom half of Rhode Island high schools, with academic performance significantly below the state averages on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, only 36.7% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 47.8%, and only 5.6% were proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 21.7%. The school's performance on the PSAT10 exam for 10th-grade students also lags behind the state averages. However, the school's performance for African American and Special Education students is relatively stronger compared to other subgroups. With 72.68% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Metropolitan Career Technical Center has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Comparing Metropolitan Career Technical Center to nearby schools, such as W.B. Cooley & Academy International, 360 High School, Central High School, and Providence Career Technical, they all have similar academic performance and socioeconomic profiles. However, Classical High School, also located in Providence, stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 3rd out of 61 Rhode Island high schools in 2023-2024 and significantly outperforming the other schools in the area on standardized tests.

Detail:

Public 9-12

325 Public Street
Providence, RI 02905

(401) 752-2600

District: MET Career and Technical

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,104

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 791

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.6%

White:

23.9%

African American:

17.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Metropolitan Career Technical Center ranks worse than 63.9% of high schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Metropolitan Career Technical Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.6%), White (23.9%), African American (17.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Metropolitan Career Technical Center is 10.8. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Metropolitan Career Technical Center is $17,104.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Metropolitan Career Technical Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Metropolitan Career Technical Center 39^th of 61 Rhode Island public high schools. (See Metropolitan Career Technical Center in the ranking list.)

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MET Career and Technical:

SchoolDigger ranks MET Career and Technical 36^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Metropolitan Career Technical Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	15.40	41^st	49	16.3%
2010	11.83	45^th	50	10.0%
2015	19.61	53^rd	56	5.4%
2016	24.93	47^th	57	17.5%
2017	20.01	44^th	56	21.4%
2018	28.00	39^th	57	31.6%
2019	24.25	40^th	59	32.2%
2021	24.45	39^th	59	33.9%
2022	20.75	38^th	59	35.6%
2023	24.52	38^th	60	36.7%
2024	23.38	39^th	61	36.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Metropolitan Career Technical Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.14	22^nd	29	24.1%
2024	44.00	13^th	30	56.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Metropolitan Career Technical Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	28.07	35^th	54	35.2%
2023	36.00	31^st	58	46.6%
2024	33.36	34^th	58	41.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Metropolitan Career Technical Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	19.70	39^th	58	32.8%
2023	24.35	37^th	59	37.3%
2024	23.75	37^th	56	33.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Metropolitan Career Technical Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	21.47	38^th	54	29.6%
2023	27.71	36^th	56	35.7%
2024	28.70	34^th	57	40.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Metropolitan Career Technical Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	28.03	18^th	28	35.7%
2023	45.61	13^th	26	50.0%
2024	46.52	12^th	28	57.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Metropolitan Career Technical Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	27.01	35^th	49	28.6%
2023	42.69	22^nd	53	58.5%
2024	29.63	34^th	54	37.0%

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Rank History for White students at Metropolitan Career Technical Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	38.90	28^th	42	33.3%
2023	31.53	32^nd	43	25.6%
2024	31.72	30^th	43	30.2%

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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 Metropolitan Career Technical Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	102	151	9	170	6	n/a	n/a	0	438
2005	134	174	14	234	7	n/a	n/a	0	563
2006	170	198	17	293	13	n/a	n/a	0	691
2007	189	204	19	290	14	n/a	n/a	0	716
2008	209	194	14	317	12	n/a	n/a	0	746
2009	188	171	9	256	9	n/a	n/a	0	633
2010	202	167	6	252	9	n/a	n/a	0	636
2011	236	132	10	236	11	3	22	0	650
2012	253	141	12	304	14	5	22	0	751
2013	303	126	14	365	20	3	37	0	868
2014	283	105	18	370	20	3	39	0	838
2015	305	106	14	359	10	3	40	0	837
2016	296	106	7	347	9	3	42	0	810
2017	275	104	10	357	8	3	46	0	803
2018	237	99	5	391	6	2	40	0	780
2019	217	110	9	410	3	1	31	0	781
2020	184	113	16	442	4	0	22	0	781
2021	169	140	18	469	3	0	12	0	811
2022	160	154	21	468	5	0	7	0	815
2023	158	149	22	437	7	1	1	1	776
2024	189	140	17	424	8	1	8	4	791

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 Metropolitan Career Technical Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	438	24.0	18.3	66
2005	563	30.0	18.8	65.4
2006	691	36.0	19.2	61.4
2007	716	16.0	44.8	61.2
2008	746	22.5	33.2	64.5
2009	633	57.0	10.0	61.1
2010	636	41.0	15.5	61
2011	650	64.0	10.1	64.6
2012	751	50.0	15.0	67.2
2013	868	75.0	11.5	64.3
2014	838	77.0	10.8	71
2015	837	73.0	11.4	66.1
2016	810	67.0	12.0	67.9
2017	803	67.0	11.9	71.6
2018	780	63.0	12.3	59.6
2019	781	64.0	12.2	69.5
2020	781	63.0	12.3	77.1
2021	811	62.0	13.0	70.9
2022	815	62.0	13.1	75
2023	776	60.0	12.9	72.7
2024	791	73.0	10.8	69.8

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 Metropolitan Career Technical Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	438	24.0	18.3	66
2005	563	30.0	18.8	65.4
2006	691	36.0	19.2	61.4
2007	716	16.0	44.8	61.2
2008	746	22.5	33.2	64.5
2009	633	57.0	10.0	61.1
2010	636	41.0	15.5	61
2011	650	64.0	10.1	64.6
2012	751	50.0	15.0	67.2
2013	868	75.0	11.5	64.3
2014	838	77.0	10.8	71
2015	837	73.0	11.4	66.1
2016	810	67.0	12.0	67.9
2017	803	67.0	11.9	71.6
2018	780	63.0	12.3	59.6
2019	781	64.0	12.2	69.5
2020	781	63.0	12.3	77.1
2021	811	62.0	13.0	70.9
2022	815	62.0	13.1	75
2023	776	60.0	12.9	72.7
2024	791	73.0	10.8	69.8

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 Metropolitan Career Technical Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$809 (5.1%)	$15,165 (94.9%)	$15,975
2019	$1,088 (6.4%)	$16,045 (93.6%)	$17,133
2020	$925 (5.4%)	$16,296 (94.6%)	$17,221
2021	$1,253 (7.3%)	$15,851 (92.7%)	$17,104

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Metropolitan Career Technical Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 40^th of 59 High schools	Ranks 38^th of 60 High schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Metropolitan Career Technical Center)	47.5	50.2	2.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (MET Career and Technical)	47.5	50.2	2.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	60.1	55.3	4.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Metropolitan Career Technical Center)	10.2	10.2
10th Grade Mathematics (MET Career and Technical)	10.2	10.2
10th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	31	27.2	3.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Metropolitan Career Technical Center)	40.4	38.1	2.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (MET Career and Technical)	40.4	38.1	2.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	50.5	49.1	1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Metropolitan Career Technical Center)	12.9	7.7	5.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (MET Career and Technical)	12.9	7.7	5.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	31.2	25.3	5.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	781	776	0.6%
African American	110	149	35.5%
American Indian	3	7	133.3%
Asian	9	22	144.4%
Hispanic	410	437	6.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	217	158	27.2%
Two or More Races	31	1	96.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.5%	72.7%	3.2%

Schools Near Metropolitan Career Technical Center

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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
Metropolitan Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	325 Public Street	Providence	02905	Providence County	MET Career and Technical	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 752-2600	791	73	10.8	69.8%	189 (23.9%)	140 (17.7%)	424 (53.6%)	17 (2.1%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	23.4	39^th of 61 public high schools	36.1%		24.5	38^th of 60 public high schools	36.7%	1	48.8	7.9	36.7	5.6	16.1	$17,104	$1,253	$15,851
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa	Public	9-12	182 Thurbers Avenue	Providence	02905	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-1781	326	27	12.0	76.1%	19 (5.8%)	34 (10.4%)	247 (75.8%)	9 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	12.9	49^th of 61 public high schools	19.7%		10	50^th of 60 public high schools	16.7%	1	20.5	5.1	28.3	8.9		$23,629	$1,139	$22,490
360 High School	Public	9-12	182 Thurbers Avenue	Providence	02905	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 274-4603	360	27	13.3	82.5%	14 (3.9%)	51 (14.2%)	272 (75.6%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	6.9	57^th of 61 public high schools	6.6%		5	60^th of 60 public high schools	0.0%	3	19.4		12.2			$14,328	$738	$13,591
Newcomer Academy	Public	9-12	91 Fricker Street	Providence	02903	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 455-3406	149	11	13.5	69.1%	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	134 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Central High School	Public	9-12	70 Fricker Street	Providence	02903	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9111	1,019	73	13.9	87.7%	27 (2.6%)	112 (11.0%)	744 (73.0%)	55 (5.4%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.1%)	6.8	58^th of 61 public high schools	4.9%		5.1	59^th of 60 public high schools	1.7%	1	17.7		13.2			$15,074	$866	$14,207
Providence Career Technical	Public	9-12	41 Fricker street	Providence	02903	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9136	711	71	10.0	81.4%	33 (4.6%)	82 (11.5%)	543 (76.4%)	22 (3.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (3.0%)	17	45^th of 61 public high schools	26.2%		15.7	45^th of 60 public high schools	25.0%		35.9	6.7	24.2	11.5	15.0	$21,581	$1,793	$19,788
Classical High School	Public	9-12	770 Westminster Street	Providence	02903	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9145	1,119	63	17.7	54.3%	212 (18.9%)	179 (16.0%)	543 (48.5%)	94 (8.4%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (4.6%)	95.9	3^rd of 61 public high schools	95.1%		93.3	3^rd of 60 public high schools	95.0%			73.2	88.8	60.1	52.9	$12,489	$511	$11,978
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
Charette Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	335 Westminster St.	Providence	02903	Providence County	Charette Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-1183	171	12	14.2	95.3%	2 (1.2%)	49 (28.7%)	118 (69.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	8.7	55^th of 61 public high schools	9.8%		9.1	52^nd of 60 public high schools	13.3%	3	22.9		14.3			$12,034	$2,750	$9,284
RINI Middle College	Public, Charter	9-12	150 Washington Street	Providence	02903	Providence County	Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 680-4900	428	31	13.8	40.7%	19 (4.4%)	97 (22.7%)	286 (66.8%)	4 (0.9%)	8 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.8%)	15.8	46^th of 61 public high schools	24.6%		19.5	41^st of 60 public high schools	31.7%	5	31.5	5.5	26.9		15.6	$14,636	$2,826	$11,810

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