Below Average
#236 of 302 schools in RI
Hope High School
High School · Providence · Providence, RI
A Providence high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
324 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 74.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hope High School score 10% 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 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hope High School 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- 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
$102,796
Median home value
$582,700
Median rent
$1,729/mo
College educated
79.8%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02906; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Groden CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | 1–12 | 0.4 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Wheeler SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 736 | Compare → |
| Providence Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| School OnePrivate · tuition | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Providence
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #31 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
Hope High School is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hope High School
Hope High School is a public high school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 819 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hope High School
What grades does Hope High School serve?
Hope High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hope High School?
Hope High School has an enrollment of approximately 819 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hope High School rank in RI?
Hope High School ranks #236 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Hope High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope High School 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 Hope High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope High School has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Hope High School a charter school?
No, Hope High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hope High School a Title I school?
No, Hope High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope High School?
74.4% of students at Hope High School 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
- 819
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 92.4%
- Phone
- (401) 456-9161
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02906)
- 26,327
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 02906; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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