Below Average
#240 of 302 schools in RI
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
High School · Providence · Providence, RI
A Providence high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
375 Adelaide Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,935/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Providence), 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
$49,564
Median home value
$311,600
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02907; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Cuffee Upper SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Cranston High School EastEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,513 | Compare → |
| 360 High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Metropolitan Career Tech CtrEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 791 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Providence
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #33 of 37
- District spending per student
- $25,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS is a public high school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 494 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
What grades does Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS serve?
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS?
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS rank in RI?
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS ranks #240 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS a charter school?
No, Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS a Title I school?
No, Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS?
74.1% of students at Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS 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
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 89.1%
- Phone
- (401) 456-0676
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02907)
- 31,427
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 02907; 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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