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5.8 avg / 10

Highlander School District

School District · Providence, Rhode Island

Students: 612
Teachers (FTE): 55

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,179

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.1:1

How this district compares

Rhode Island rank

#29 of 38

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Rhode Island avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,179

+$1,502 vs Rhode Island median

District size

612 students

Smaller than Rhode Island median

About Highlander

Highlander is a Providence, Rhode Island school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 612 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $22,179 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Highlander demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Highlander Secondary Charter S, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Highlander students show an average math proficiency of 8.2% and ELA proficiency of 21.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Highlander, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 8.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 21.2%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Highlander with test data.

Schools in Highlander

2 schools

District Details

State
Rhode Island
City
Providence
Total Enrollment
612
Teachers (FTE)
55
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Highlander?

Highlander has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Highlander?

The average composite rating for Highlander is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Highlander?

Highlander spends $22,179 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Highlander?

The average student-teacher ratio in Highlander is 11.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Highlander?

Highlander Secondary Charter S is the highest-rated school in Highlander with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What are the test scores in Highlander?

Across schools in Highlander with test data, the average math proficiency is 8.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
8.2%
ELA Proficiency
21.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Rhode Island Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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