Providence Career Technical

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Providence Career Technical ranks 45 th of 61 Rhode Island high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Providence Career Technical is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Providence, Rhode Island, with a total enrollment of 646 students. The school is part of the Providence School District, which is ranked 48 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Providence Career Technical consistently ranks in the bottom half of Rhode Island high schools, with academic performance significantly lower than the state and district averages across various standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 15% of students were proficient or better in NGSA/Science, compared to the Providence district average of 14.2% and the Rhode Island state average. The school has a high percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 86.22% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. While the school's performance for African American students is better than other subgroups, it still lags behind the state and district averages.

Despite the relatively high spending of $21,581 per student in the 2020-2021 school year and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1 in the 2022-2023 school year, Providence Career Technical's academic performance remains significantly lower than the state and district averages. The two closest schools, Central High School and Classical High School, both part of the Providence School District, have similar demographic and performance characteristics, with Classical High School standing out as a high-performing school and Central High School performing even worse than Providence Career Technical.

Detail:

Public 9-12

41 Fricker street
Providence, RI 02903

(401) 456-9136

District: Providence

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,581

Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Number of students: 646

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.4%

African American:

11.0%

White:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Providence Career Technical ranks worse than 73.8% of high schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 3^rd among 10 ranked high schools in the Providence School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.4%), African American (11%), White (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Providence Career Technical is 9.1, which is the lowest among 10 high schools in the Providence School District! (See more...)

Compare Providence Career Technical employs 70.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Providence Career Technical is $21,581, which is the 2^nd highest among 10 high schools in the Providence School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Providence Career Technical:

SchoolDigger ranks Providence Career Technical 45^th of 61 Rhode Island public high schools. (See Providence Career Technical in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Providence:

SchoolDigger ranks Providence 48^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Providence Career Technical

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Rank History for all students at Providence Career Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2010	13.92	43^rd	50	14.0%
2011	6.07	43^rd	45	4.4%
2012	6.95	43^rd	45	4.4%
2013	6.33	43^rd	45	4.4%
2014	6.79	43^rd	47	8.5%
2015	19.42	54^th	56	3.6%
2016	27.38	44^th	57	22.8%
2017	14.18	53^rd	56	5.4%
2018	13.05	48^th	57	15.8%
2019	18.61	44^th	59	25.4%
2021	12.00	51^st	59	13.6%
2022	9.94	53^rd	59	10.2%
2023	15.65	45^th	60	25.0%
2024	17.00	45^th	61	26.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Providence Career Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.12	28^th	30	6.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Providence Career Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	14.02	46^th	54	14.8%
2023	24.36	43^rd	58	25.9%
2024	25.78	41^st	58	29.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Providence Career Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	11.48	50^th	58	13.8%
2023	18.39	41^st	59	30.5%
2024	20.04	41^st	56	26.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Providence Career Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	9.73	47^th	54	13.0%
2023	12.53	47^th	56	16.1%
2024	13.68	45^th	57	21.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Providence Career Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	19.17	26^th	28	7.1%
2023	27.22	21^st	26	19.2%
2024	75.65	3^rd	28	89.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Providence Career Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	20.21	42^nd	49	14.3%
2023	26.79	34^th	53	35.8%
2024	23.53	43^rd	54	20.4%

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Rank History for White students at Providence Career Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.21	30^th	43	30.2%
2024	17.63	37^th	43	14.0%

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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 Providence Career Technical

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	25	53	9	169	2	n/a	n/a	0	258
2010	34	84	17	241	3	n/a	n/a	0	379
2011	37	89	20	269	2	0	4	0	421
2012	38	83	27	341	1	0	8	0	498
2013	40	90	31	392	2	0	13	0	568
2014	33	90	27	408	2	0	17	0	577
2015	38	89	25	456	3	0	13	0	624
2016	37	94	31	500	4	0	18	0	684
2017	23	92	36	492	7	1	23	0	674
2018	23	88	37	511	7	1	22	0	689
2019	25	83	41	486	5	2	20	0	662
2020	27	83	35	469	5	3	17	0	639
2021	29	87	25	515	0	3	12	0	671
2022	31	78	22	512	0	3	13	0	659
2023	31	71	20	500	1	1	20	2	646

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 Providence Career Technical

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	258	n/a	258.0	91.5
2010	379	33.0	11.4	85.8
2011	421	39.7	10.6	90
2012	498	55.0	9.0	86.7
2013	568	53.5	10.6	90
2014	577	60.5	9.5	75
2015	624	60.0	10.4	83.2
2016	684	64.0	10.6	84.1
2017	674	60.5	11.1	90.4
2018	689	68.0	10.1	89.8
2019	662	68.0	9.7	85.5
2020	639	68.0	9.3	90.1
2021	671	72.2	9.2	89.1
2022	659	67.7	9.7	84.5
2023	646	70.5	9.1	86.2

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 Providence Career Technical

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	258	n/a	258.0	91.5
2010	379	33.0	11.4	85.8
2011	421	39.7	10.6	90
2012	498	55.0	9.0	86.7
2013	568	53.5	10.6	90
2014	577	60.5	9.5	75
2015	624	60.0	10.4	83.2
2016	684	64.0	10.6	84.1
2017	674	60.5	11.1	90.4
2018	689	68.0	10.1	89.8
2019	662	68.0	9.7	85.5
2020	639	68.0	9.3	90.1
2021	671	72.2	9.2	89.1
2022	659	67.7	9.7	84.5
2023	646	70.5	9.1	86.2

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 Providence Career Technical

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,102 (5.6%)	$18,588 (94.4%)	$19,689
2019	$1,250 (5.9%)	$19,852 (94.1%)	$21,101
2020	$1,136 (5.5%)	$19,661 (94.5%)	$20,797
2021	$1,793 (8.3%)	$19,788 (91.7%)	$21,581

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Providence Career Technical

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 44^th of 59 High schools	Ranks 45^th of 60 High schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Providence Career Technical)	42.9	38	4.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)	37.9	37.2	0.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	60.1	55.3	4.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Providence Career Technical)	9.2	13.8	4.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Providence)	15.9	15.5	0.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	31	27.2	3.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Providence Career Technical)	19.1	15.9	3.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)	25.5	27.6	2.1%
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	662	646	2.4%
African American	83	71	14.5%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	41	20	51.2%
Hispanic	486	500	2.9%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	25	31	24%
Two or More Races	20	20
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.5%	86.2%	0.7%

Schools Near Providence Career Technical

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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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Providence Career Technical

What is the racial makeup of Providence Career Technical?

Students at Providence Career Technical are 77% Hispanic, 11% African American, 5% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Providence Career Technical in?

Providence

How many students attend Providence Career Technical?

In the 2022-23 school year, 646 students attended Providence Career Technical.

Is Providence Career Technical a good school?

Providence Career Technical ranks 45^th of 61 Rhode Island high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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