YouthBuild Preparatory Academy

Summary:

YouthBuild Preparatory Academy is a public high school located in Providence, Rhode Island, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 38 students. The school is part of the YouthBuild Preparatory Academy District, which is ranked 56 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

YouthBuild Preparatory Academy has significantly lower academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 6.7% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 47.8%. The school's 10th-grade PSAT10 performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics is also well below the state and district averages. Nearby schools like Classical High School and RINI Middle College significantly outperform YouthBuild Preparatory Academy in academic assessments.

The school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 92.11% in the 2022-2023 school year, much higher than the nearby schools. This indicates that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the lower academic performance. YouthBuild Preparatory Academy has a low statewide ranking, placing 51st out of 61 Rhode Island high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, nearby schools like Classical High School and RINI Middle College have much higher statewide rankings and ratings.

Detail:

Public 9-12

217 Westminister Street
Providence, RI 02903

(401) 273-7528

District: YouthBuild Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 61 Rhode Island High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 133.0

Number of students: 133

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.2%

African American:

27.1%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details YouthBuild Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 83.6% of high schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.31. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

YouthBuild Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks YouthBuild Preparatory Academy 51^st of 61 Rhode Island public high schools. (See YouthBuild Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks YouthBuild Preparatory Academy 56^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at YouthBuild Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.87	57^th	60	5.0%
2024	11.31	51^st	61	16.4%

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Rank History for Female students at YouthBuild Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.02	50^th	59	15.3%

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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 YouthBuild Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0
2023	1	11	25	1	38
2024	3	36	88	6	133

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 YouthBuild Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	38	n/a	n/a	92.1
2024	133	1.0	133.0	70.7

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 YouthBuild Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	38	n/a	n/a	92.1
2024	133	1.0	133.0	70.7

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.

Schools Near YouthBuild Preparatory Academy

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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
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	133	1	133.0	70.7%	3 (2.3%)	36 (27.1%)	88 (66.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.5%)	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	210	14	15.0	94.8%	6 (2.9%)	60 (28.6%)	130 (61.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)	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
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
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	25	8.2	85.4%	15 (7.3%)	36 (17.6%)	144 (70.2%)	3 (1.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	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	170	17	10.0	100.0%	17 (10.0%)	34 (20.0%)	110 (64.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	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	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
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
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
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)
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

Frequently Asked Questions about YouthBuild Preparatory Academy

How many students attend YouthBuild Preparatory Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 133 students attended YouthBuild Preparatory Academy.

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Is YouthBuild Preparatory Academy a good school?

YouthBuild Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 16.4% of Rhode Island high schools.

What is the racial makeup of YouthBuild Preparatory Academy?

Students at YouthBuild Preparatory Academy are 66% Hispanic, 27% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% White.

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