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#140 of 302 schools in RI
Top 46% in state
Chariho Alternative Learning a
School · Chariho · Wood River Junction, RI
A school in Wood River Junction, RI where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
455C Switch Road, Wood River Junction, RI 02894
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chariho Alternative Learning a score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 10% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (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
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chariho Alternative Learning a 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$341,600
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02894; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Chariho
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $21,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chariho Alternative Learning a is listed in Chariho; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chariho Alternative Learning a
Chariho Alternative Learning a is a public school in Wood River Junction, RI, part of Chariho, serving approximately 72 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chariho Alternative Learning a
What grades does Chariho Alternative Learning a serve?
Chariho Alternative Learning a serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Chariho Alternative Learning a?
Chariho Alternative Learning a has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chariho Alternative Learning a?
The student-teacher ratio at Chariho Alternative Learning a is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chariho Alternative Learning a rank in RI?
Chariho Alternative Learning a ranks #140 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Chariho Alternative Learning a's MySchoolScout rating?
Chariho Alternative Learning a has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Chariho Alternative Learning a?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chariho Alternative Learning a has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chariho Alternative Learning a a charter school?
No, Chariho Alternative Learning a is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chariho Alternative Learning a a Title I school?
No, Chariho Alternative Learning a is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chariho Alternative Learning a?
54.2% of students at Chariho Alternative Learning a 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
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.9%
- Phone
- (401) 315-2880
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 02894)
- 554
- Area median age
- 52.2
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 02894; 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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