Is Trinity Academy Performing Art a good school?

Trinity Academy Performing Art ranks 37 th of 61 Rhode Island high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Trinity Academy Performing Art?

In the 2022-23 school year, 205 students attended Trinity Academy Performing Art.

What is the racial makeup of Trinity Academy Performing Art?

Students at Trinity Academy Performing Art are 74% Hispanic, 18% African American, 5% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Trinity Academy Performing Art

Summary:

Trinity Academy Performing Art is a public charter high school in Providence, Rhode Island, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 205 students. The school is part of the Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts district, which is ranked 50 out of 60 districts in Rhode Island and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Trinity Academy Performing Art has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Rhode Island high schools, ranging from 36th to 55th out of 56-61 schools over the past 9 years. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in RICAS, SAT, and PSAT10 assessments, is significantly lower than the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 6.7% of students were proficient or better in RICAS English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.9% for 8th grade. Trinity Academy Performing Art serves a high-need student population, with 84.88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Trinity Academy Performing Art performs significantly worse than the nearby public high schools, such as Central High School, Providence Career Technical, and Hope High School, in terms of academic proficiency rates and overall school rankings. However, the school's student demographics, with a higher percentage of low-income students, may contribute to the lower academic performance. Trinity Academy Performing Art has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Rhode Island high schools over the past 9 years, with a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting that the school has struggled to improve its academic outcomes and may need to implement more effective strategies to support student learning.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

275 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903

(401) 432-7881

District: Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,502

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 205

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.7%

African American:

17.6%

White:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Trinity Academy Performing Art ranks worse than 93.8% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Details Trinity Academy Performing Art ranks worse than 60.7% of high schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.7%), African American (17.6%), White (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trinity Academy Performing Art is 9.7. (See more...)

Compare Trinity Academy Performing Art employs 20.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trinity Academy Performing Art is $11,502.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Trinity Academy Performing Art:

SchoolDigger ranks Trinity Academy Performing Art 60^th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Trinity Academy Performing Art in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Trinity Academy Performing Art 37^th of 61 Rhode Island public high schools. (See Trinity Academy Performing Art in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts 50^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Trinity Academy Performing Art

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile
2015	9.81	53^rd	59	10.2%
2016	10.82	51^st	59	13.6%
2017	23.99	42^nd	57	26.3%
2019	11.15	51^st	61	16.4%
2021	14.53	50^th	62	19.4%
2022	23.92	39^th	60	35.0%
2023	16.26	51^st	64	20.3%
2024	10.10	60^th	64	6.3%

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

Rank History for Trinity Academy Performing Art

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Rank History for all high school students at Trinity Academy Performing Art

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2015	31.43	37^th	56	33.9%
2016	17.36	55^th	57	3.5%
2017	21.30	43^rd	56	23.2%
2018	21.61	42^nd	57	26.3%
2019	26.17	39^th	59	33.9%
2021	27.33	38^th	59	35.6%
2022	25.97	36^th	59	39.0%
2023	16.37	44^th	60	26.7%
2024	28.88	37^th	61	39.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Trinity Academy Performing Art

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	30.32	31^st	54	42.6%
2023	27.57	39^th	58	32.8%
2024	36.77	31^st	58	46.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Trinity Academy Performing Art

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	25.60	36^th	58	37.9%
2023	32.74	33^rd	59	44.1%
2024	21.61	40^th	56	28.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Trinity Academy Performing Art

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	11.30	45^th	54	16.7%
2023	18.14	43^rd	56	23.2%
2024	36.06	31^st	57	45.6%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Trinity Academy Performing Art

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	29.98	29^th	49	40.8%
2023	29.30	31^st	53	41.5%
2024	50.36	20^th	54	63.0%

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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 Trinity Academy Performing Art

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	1	4	0	24	1	0	4	34
2012	3	13	1	46	1	0	4	68
2013	6	16	1	73	1	0	6	103
2014	8	36	4	78	0	0	5	131
2015	9	38	7	116	0	0	4	174
2016	5	49	6	138	0	1	9	208
2017	8	42	6	137	0	1	6	200
2018	14	48	3	141	0	0	6	212
2019	18	47	3	141	0	1	5	215
2020	19	38	2	145	0	0	7	211
2021	21	41	1	148	0	0	8	219
2022	13	38	1	152	0	0	7	211
2023	11	36	3	151	1	0	3	205

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 Trinity Academy Performing Art

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	34	n/a	n/a	91.2
2012	68	5.0	13.6	88.2
2013	103	7.0	14.7	88.3
2014	131	14.5	9.0	87.8
2015	174	19.0	9.1	88.5
2016	208	18.0	11.5	81.7
2017	200	15.0	13.3	90
2018	212	16.0	13.2	87.3
2019	215	16.0	13.4	84.2
2020	211	20.0	10.5	80.6
2021	219	18.0	12.1	88.6
2022	211	21.7	9.7	67.3
2023	205	20.9	9.7	84.9

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 Trinity Academy Performing Art

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	34	n/a	n/a	91.2
2012	68	5.0	13.6	88.2
2013	103	7.0	14.7	88.3
2014	131	14.5	9.0	87.8
2015	174	19.0	9.1	88.5
2016	208	18.0	11.5	81.7
2017	200	15.0	13.3	90
2018	212	16.0	13.2	87.3
2019	215	16.0	13.4	84.2
2020	211	20.0	10.5	80.6
2021	219	18.0	12.1	88.6
2022	211	21.7	9.7	67.3
2023	205	20.9	9.7	84.9

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 Trinity Academy Performing Art

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,081 (7.4%)	$13,453 (92.6%)	$14,534
2019	$1,153 (9.8%)	$10,626 (90.2%)	$11,779
2020	$1,152 (10.0%)	$10,382 (90.0%)	$11,534
2021	$1,052 (9.1%)	$10,450 (90.9%)	$11,502

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Trinity Academy Performing Art

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 51^st of 61 Middle schools	Ranks 51^st of 64 Middle schools	3.9%
Ranks 39^th of 59 High schools	Ranks 44^th of 60 High schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Trinity Academy Performing Art)	11.1	13.2	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts)	11.1	13.2	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	31.5	29	2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Trinity Academy Performing Art)	5.6	5.3	0.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts)	5.6	5.3	0.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	27.6	25.7	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Trinity Academy Performing Art)	19.4	28.9	9.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts)	19.4	28.9	9.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	36.3	32.2	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Trinity Academy Performing Art)	5.7	16.2	10.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts)	5.7	16.2	10.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	24.5	23	1.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Trinity Academy Performing Art)	55.9	48.4	7.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts)	55.9	48.4	7.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	60.1	55.3	4.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Trinity Academy Performing Art)	34.4	25.9	8.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts)	34.4	25.9	8.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	50.5	49.1	1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Trinity Academy Performing Art)	9.4	7.4	2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts)	9.4	7.4	2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	31.2	25.3	5.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Trinity Academy Performing Art)	15.3	21.1	5.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts)	15.3	21.1	5.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Trinity Academy Performing Art)	5.6	10.7	5.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts)	5.6	10.7	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	215	205	4.7%
African American	47	36	23.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	141	151	7.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	18	11	38.9%
Two or More Races	5	3	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.2%	84.9%	0.7%

Schools Near Trinity Academy Performing Art

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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)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)		RICAS Mathematics (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	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Trinity Academy Performing Art	Public, Charter	7-12	275 Westminster Street	Providence	02903	Providence County	Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 432-7881	205	21	9.7	84.9%	11 (5.4%)	36 (17.6%)	151 (73.7%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	28.9	37^th of 61 public high schools	39.3%		16.4	44^th of 60 public high schools	26.7%	7	48.7	15.4	53.8		6.9	8.6	6.7	11.4	5.3	$11,502	$1,052	$10,450
Sheila Skip Nowell	Public, Charter	9-12	150 Washington Street	Providence	02903	Providence County	Sheila Skip Nowell Leadership Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 751-0405	160	12	13.3	99.4%	17 (10.6%)	29 (18.1%)	101 (63.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.6%)	5.5	61^st of 61 public high schools	0.0%		8.6	54^th of 60 public high schools	10.0%	7	16.2		10.3							$13,417	$2,214	$11,203
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	370	30	12.3	85.9%	14 (3.8%)	83 (22.4%)	248 (67.0%)	4 (1.1%)	6 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.5%)	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
Charette Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	335 Westminster St.	Providence	02903	Providence County	Charette Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-1183	167	9	18.7	94.6%	1 (0.6%)	50 (29.9%)	114 (68.3%)	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
YouthBuild Preparatory Academy	Public	9-12	217 Westminister Street	Providence	02903	Providence County	YouthBuild Preparatory Academy	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 273-7528	38			92.1%	1 (2.6%)	11 (28.9%)	25 (65.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	11.3	51^st of 61 public high schools	16.4%		6.9	57^th of 60 public high schools	5.0%	6	33.3		6.7
Village Green Virtual	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	135 Weybosset Street	Providence	02903	Providence County	Village Green Virtual	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(401) 831-2878	202	15	13.6	88.1%	3 (1.5%)	69 (34.2%)	123 (60.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	20.9	41^st of 61 public high schools	32.8%		23.5	39^th of 60 public high schools	35.0%	2	42.0		18.0							$14,776	$2,515	$12,262
Classical High School	Public	9-12	770 Westminster Street	Providence	02903	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9145	1,113	64	17.3	58.3%	221 (19.9%)	193 (17.3%)	533 (47.9%)	100 (9.0%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (4.7%)	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
Central High School	Public	9-12	70 Fricker Street	Providence	02903	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9111	1,302	79	16.4	86.9%	39 (3.0%)	152 (11.7%)	999 (76.7%)	59 (4.5%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (2.3%)	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	646	71	9.1	86.2%	31 (4.8%)	71 (11.0%)	500 (77.4%)	20 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.1%)	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
Newcomer Academy	Public	9-12	91 Fricker Street	Providence	02903	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(401) 455-3406	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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