Highlander School District
School District · Providence, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,179
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,179
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Highlander?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Highlander as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Providence · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Highlander Secondary Charter S
Warren · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#25 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,179
+$1,502 vs Rhode Island median
District size
612 students
Smaller than Rhode Island median
Top-Rated Schools in Highlander
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlander Elementary Charter | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Highlander Secondary Charter S | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.0/10, Highlander demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Highlander Elementary Charter, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Highlander students show an average math proficiency of 8.3% and ELA proficiency of 21.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Highlander with test data.
Schools in Highlander
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
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 6.0/10. 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 Elementary Charter is the highest-rated school in Highlander with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Highlander?
Across schools in Highlander with test data, the average math proficiency is 8.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 8.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 21.5%
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Compare Highlander with neighboring districts in the state.
- Providence (39)
- Cranston (23)
- Warwick (19)
- Pawtucket (16)
- East Providence (12)
- Woonsocket (10)
- Cumberland (9)
- Chariho (8)
- Coventry (8)
- Johnston (8)
- North Kingstown (8)
- North Providence (8)
- Achievement First Rhode Island (7)
- Central Falls (7)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Barrington (6)
- Bristol Warren (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- Westerly (6)
- Burrillville (5)
- Exeter-west Greenwich (5)
- Middletown (5)
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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