Blackstone Academy Charter

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Blackstone Academy Charter ranks 42 nd of 61 Rhode Island high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Blackstone Academy Charter is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with a student population of 351. The school is part of the Blackstone Academy District, which is ranked 44 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blackstone Academy Charter consistently ranks in the lower half of Rhode Island high schools, with academic performance significantly below the state average. In 2023-2024, only 34.9% of 11th-grade students were proficient in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 47.8%, and only 9.6% were proficient in SAT/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 21.7%. The school's performance on the PSAT10 exam is also below the state average. Blackstone Academy Charter's performance varies across different student subgroups, with particularly low rankings for female students and students from low-income families, who make up 64.39% of the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Hope High School, E-Cubed Academy, and schools in the Pawtucket district, Blackstone Academy Charter's academic performance is generally lower. The school's consistent low rankings and poor test scores suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

334 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860

(401) 726-1750

District: Blackstone Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 61 Rhode Island High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,826

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 345

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.7%

African American:

25.5%

White:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blackstone Academy Charter ranks worse than 68.9% of high schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.7%), African American (25.5%), White (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blackstone Academy Charter is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Blackstone Academy Charter employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackstone Academy Charter is $11,826.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blackstone Academy Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Blackstone Academy Charter 42^nd of 61 Rhode Island public high schools. (See Blackstone Academy Charter in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Blackstone Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Blackstone Academy 44^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blackstone Academy Charter

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Rank History for all students at Blackstone Academy Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	32.98	35^th	49	28.6%
2010	34.36	33^rd	50	34.0%
2015	53.45	21^st	56	62.5%
2016	36.63	35^th	57	38.6%
2017	22.61	41^st	56	26.8%
2018	24.31	40^th	57	29.8%
2019	18.99	42^nd	59	28.8%
2021	18.34	42^nd	59	28.8%
2022	18.66	41^st	59	30.5%
2023	18.09	42^nd	60	30.0%
2024	20.46	42^nd	61	31.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Blackstone Academy Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.76	3^rd	10	70.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blackstone Academy Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	28.47	33^rd	54	38.9%
2023	23.81	44^th	58	24.1%
2024	30.89	35^th	58	39.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Blackstone Academy Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	16.97	42^nd	58	27.6%
2023	15.41	44^th	59	25.4%
2024	19.95	42^nd	56	25.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Blackstone Academy Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	25.64	37^th	54	31.5%
2023	20.53	40^th	56	28.6%
2024	21.24	39^th	57	31.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Blackstone Academy Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	40.92	13^th	28	53.6%
2023	46.30	12^th	26	53.8%
2024	29.13	20^th	28	28.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blackstone Academy Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	36.52	26^th	49	46.9%
2023	25.35	36^th	53	32.1%
2024	31.23	31^st	54	42.6%

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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 Blackstone Academy Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	27	22	1	34	1	n/a	n/a	85
2003	27	22	1	34	1	n/a	n/a	85
2004	48	28	3	57	2	n/a	n/a	138
2005	0	52	31	57	0	n/a	n/a	140
2006	54	29	1	74	0	n/a	n/a	158
2007	51	29	2	69	2	n/a	n/a	153
2008	40	35	2	86	1	n/a	n/a	164
2009	32	34	4	86	3	n/a	n/a	159
2010	33	39	5	88	2	n/a	n/a	167
2011	25	36	4	92	0	0	7	164
2012	20	40	4	94	0	0	8	166
2013	24	35	5	94	0	0	7	165
2014	23	31	3	105	0	0	6	168
2015	27	27	0	105	0	0	12	171
2016	33	45	2	154	1	0	12	247
2017	32	66	2	184	0	1	11	296
2018	47	90	4	202	0	0	5	348
2019	49	89	5	208	0	0	5	356
2020	36	97	4	210	0	0	8	355
2021	39	89	8	207	0	0	8	351
2022	24	89	6	217	0	0	7	343
2023	20	88	3	223	1	1	15	351
2024	21	88	5	213	1	1	16	345

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 Blackstone Academy Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	85	n/a	n/a	88.2
2003	85	n/a	n/a	88.2
2004	138	4.0	34.5	65.2
2005	140	14.0	10.0	67.1
2006	158	n/a	n/a	73.4
2007	153	4.0	38.3	72.5
2008	164	5.0	32.8	72.6
2009	159	3.2	41.8	73.6
2010	167	6.5	25.6	73.1
2011	164	12.1	13.5	75
2012	166	15.0	11.0	77.1
2013	165	12.5	13.2	86.1
2014	168	12.5	13.4	83.3
2015	171	13.0	13.1	80.7
2016	247	20.0	12.3	75.3
2017	296	23.5	12.5	76
2018	348	24.5	14.1	81.3
2019	356	25.2	14.0	72.5
2020	355	26.2	13.5	73.2
2021	351	26.2	13.3	74.6
2022	343	25.2	13.5	65.6
2023	351	27.7	12.6	64.4
2024	345	28.0	12.3	68.1

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 Blackstone Academy Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	85	n/a	n/a	88.2
2003	85	n/a	n/a	88.2
2004	138	4.0	34.5	65.2
2005	140	14.0	10.0	67.1
2006	158	n/a	n/a	73.4
2007	153	4.0	38.3	72.5
2008	164	5.0	32.8	72.6
2009	159	3.2	41.8	73.6
2010	167	6.5	25.6	73.1
2011	164	12.1	13.5	75
2012	166	15.0	11.0	77.1
2013	165	12.5	13.2	86.1
2014	168	12.5	13.4	83.3
2015	171	13.0	13.1	80.7
2016	247	20.0	12.3	75.3
2017	296	23.5	12.5	76
2018	348	24.5	14.1	81.3
2019	356	25.2	14.0	72.5
2020	355	26.2	13.5	73.2
2021	351	26.2	13.3	74.6
2022	343	25.2	13.5	65.6
2023	351	27.7	12.6	64.4
2024	345	28.0	12.3	68.1

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 Blackstone Academy Charter

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$644 (6.5%)	$9,247 (93.5%)	$9,892
2019	$790 (6.6%)	$11,236 (93.4%)	$12,026
2020	$642 (5.9%)	$10,205 (94.1%)	$10,847
2021	$1,236 (10.5%)	$10,589 (89.5%)	$11,826

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackstone Academy Charter

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 42^nd of 59 High schools	Ranks 42^nd of 60 High schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Blackstone Academy Charter)	50	39.5	10.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Blackstone Academy)	50	39.5	10.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	60.1	55.3	4.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Blackstone Academy Charter)	16.3	9.3	7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Blackstone Academy)	16.3	9.3	7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	31	27.2	3.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Blackstone Academy Charter)	22.5	31.7	9.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Blackstone Academy)	22.5	31.7	9.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	50.5	49.1	1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Blackstone Academy Charter)	5.6	12	6.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Blackstone Academy)	5.6	12	6.4%
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	356	351	1.4%
African American	89	88	1.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	208	223	7.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	49	20	59.2%
Two or More Races	5	15	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.5%	64.4%	8.1%

Schools Near Blackstone Academy Charter

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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 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blackstone Academy Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	334 Pleasant Street	Pawtucket	02860	Providence County	Blackstone Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 726-1750	345	28	12.3	68.1%	21 (6.1%)	88 (25.5%)	213 (61.7%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.6%)	20.5	42^nd of 61 public high schools	31.1%		18.1	42^nd of 60 public high schools	30.0%		42.9	8.3	34.9	9.6	7.5									$11,826	$1,236	$10,589
Charles E. Shea High School	Public	9-12	485 East Avenue	Pawtucket	02860	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 729-6445	823	62	13.2	65.5%	146 (17.7%)	342 (41.6%)	270 (32.8%)	10 (1.2%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	48 (5.8%)	10.4	54^th of 61 public high schools	11.5%		8	55^th of 60 public high schools	8.3%	1	28.4		18.2	5.1	8.5									$11,747	$1,340	$10,407
William E. Tolman High	Public	9-12	150 Exchange Street	Pawtucket	02860	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 729-6400	1,027	68	15.1	47.6%	287 (27.9%)	267 (26.0%)	397 (38.7%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	63 (6.1%)	15.2	47^th of 61 public high schools	23.0%		12.3	47^th of 60 public high schools	21.7%		33.6		21.6		12.4									$11,278	$1,149	$10,129
Jacqueline M. Walsh School	Public	9-12	350 Divison Street	Pawtucket	02860	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 721-2148	182	16	11.3	20.9%	94 (51.6%)	16 (8.8%)	56 (30.8%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.1%)	59.7	22^nd of 61 public high schools	63.9%		73.8	16^th of 60 public high schools	73.3%	6	79.6	28.6	60.0	14.3	32.4									$12,163	$1,533	$10,630
Central Falls Senior High	Public	9-12	24 Summer Street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7710	805	51	15.7	94.2%	187 (23.2%)	148 (18.4%)	379 (47.1%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (7.7%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.4%)	8.3	56^th of 61 public high schools	8.2%		8.6	53^rd of 60 public high schools	11.7%	3	19.1		9.4		14.0									$14,030	$1,702	$12,329
Aventure Academy	Public	9-12	425 Branch ave.	Providence	02904	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 456-1707	200	23	8.6	83.0%	17 (8.5%)	43 (21.5%)	115 (57.5%)	3 (1.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.0%)								(n/a)	6.7
Blackstone Valley Prep High	Public, Charter	9-12	65 Macondray St.	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 405-0320	410	32	12.8	66.8%	74 (18.0%)	65 (15.9%)	252 (61.5%)	13 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	44.4	30^th of 61 public high schools	50.8%		58.2	23^rd of 60 public high schools	61.7%	7	60.7	33.7	38.5	20.4	19.8									$12,503	$747	$11,756
Hope High School	Public	9-12	324 Hope Street	Providence	02906	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9161	819	62	13.2	74.4%	49 (6.0%)	126 (15.4%)	553 (67.5%)	23 (2.8%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.3%)	10.4	53^rd of 61 public high schools	13.1%		10.5	49^th of 60 public high schools	18.3%	4	19.8		18.6		13.2									$19,440	$1,435	$18,005
E-Cubed Academy	Public	9-12	812 Branch Avenue	Providence	02904	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-0694	336	34	9.8	74.4%	31 (9.2%)	75 (22.3%)	194 (57.7%)	9 (2.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	10.4	52^nd of 61 public high schools	14.8%		9.6	51^st of 60 public high schools	15.0%	1	20.3		21.8		10.3									$17,470	$587	$16,882
Times2 Middle/High School	Public, Charter	6-12	50 Fillmore Street	Providence	02908	Providence County	Providence	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 272-5094	374	28	13.3	57.8%	24 (6.4%)	95 (25.4%)	231 (61.8%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	36.7	32^nd of 61 public high schools	47.5%		30.7	35^th of 60 public high schools	41.7%	3	50.0	14.6	40.0	15.6	29.4	7.2	7.1	12.2	8.9	7.1	11.4	22.7	14.0	$12,696	$00	$12,696

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Is Blackstone Academy Charter a good school?

Blackstone Academy Charter ranks 42^nd of 61 Rhode Island high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Blackstone Academy Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 345 students attended Blackstone Academy Charter.

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What is the racial makeup of Blackstone Academy Charter?

Students at Blackstone Academy Charter are 62% Hispanic, 26% African American, 6% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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