Below Average
#232 of 302 schools in RI
Central Falls SR High
High School · Central Falls · Central Falls, RI
A high school in Central Falls, RI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
24 Summer Street, Central Falls, RI 02863
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 66.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Falls SR High score 7% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 1%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 7% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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
94.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Falls SR High 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,342/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Central Falls), 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
$45,921
Median home value
$300,500
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
28.6%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William E. Tolman HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,027 | Compare → |
| St Raphael AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Blackstone Valley Prep HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Blackstone Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 345 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Central Falls
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $22,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Falls SR High is listed in Central Falls; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Falls SR High
Central Falls SR High is a public high school in Central Falls, RI, part of Central Falls, serving approximately 805 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Falls SR High
What grades does Central Falls SR High serve?
Central Falls SR High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Central Falls SR High?
Central Falls SR High has an enrollment of approximately 805 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Falls SR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Falls SR High is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Falls SR High rank in RI?
Central Falls SR High ranks #232 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Central Falls SR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Falls SR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Central Falls SR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Falls SR High has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Falls SR High a charter school?
No, Central Falls SR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Falls SR High a Title I school?
No, Central Falls SR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Falls SR High?
94.2% of students at Central Falls SR High 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
- 805
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.3%
- Phone
- (401) 727-7710
- 4-Year Graduation
- 66.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02863)
- 22,481
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 02863; 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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