Central High School vs Sheila Skip Nowell
Sheila Skip Nowell has a higher overall rating of 6.1/10 compared to 4.1/10. Central High School is significantly larger with 1,019 students, about 6.0× the size of Sheila Skip Nowell (170). In math proficiency, Sheila Skip Nowell leads at 10.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Central High School
Providence, RI
4.1/10
High School9th – 12th
1,019 students
Sheila Skip Nowell
Providence, RI
6.1/10
High School9th – 12thCharter
170 students
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| Metric | Central High School | Sheila Skip Nowell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.1 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.1 | 5.5 |
| Growth Score | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.7% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 1.5 | 10.0 |
| State Rank | #277 of 303 | #177 of 303 |
| State Percentile | 9th | 42th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central High School | Sheila Skip Nowell |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 2.0% | 10.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 13.0% | 25.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Central High School | Sheila Skip Nowell |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | 170 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.7% | 100.0% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 79.0% | 30–39% |
| District | Providence | Sheila Skip Nowell Leadership Academy |
| City | Providence | Providence |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Providence (02903) | Providence (02903) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,987 | $62,987 |
| Median Home Value | $365,600 | $365,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,640 | $1,640 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 53.2% | 53.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.9% | 20.9% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 22 min |