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#160 of 302 schools in RI
Blackstone Academy Charter
High School · Blackstone Academy · Pawtucket, RI
A charter high school in Pawtucket, RI serving grades 9th – 12th.
334 Pleasant Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Blackstone Academy Charter score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blackstone Academy Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,826/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pawtucket), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,954
Median home value
$287,400
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
39.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02860; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E. Shea High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 823 | Compare → |
| St Raphael AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| William E. Tolman HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,027 | Compare → |
| Jacqueline M. Walsh SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 182 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Blackstone Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Blackstone Academy Charter is listed in Blackstone Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blackstone Academy Charter
Blackstone Academy Charter is a public high school in Pawtucket, RI, part of Blackstone Academy, serving approximately 345 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blackstone Academy Charter
What grades does Blackstone Academy Charter serve?
Blackstone Academy Charter serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Blackstone Academy Charter?
Blackstone Academy Charter has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Academy Charter is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blackstone Academy Charter rank in RI?
Blackstone Academy Charter ranks #160 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Blackstone Academy Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Blackstone Academy Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blackstone Academy Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blackstone Academy Charter has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Blackstone Academy Charter a charter school?
Yes, Blackstone Academy Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Blackstone Academy Charter a Title I school?
No, Blackstone Academy Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blackstone Academy Charter?
68.1% of students at Blackstone Academy Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.0%
- Phone
- (401) 726-1750
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02860)
- 47,372
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02860; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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