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#116 of 302 schools in RI
Top 38% in state
Providence Career Technical
High School · Providence · Providence, RI
A high school in Providence, RI serving grades 9th – 12th.
41 Fricker street, Providence, RI 02903
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Providence Career Technical score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Providence Career Technical 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 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 75Very 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
$62,987
Median home value
$365,600
Median rent
$1,640/mo
College educated
53.2%
Homeownership
21.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02903; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,019 | Compare → |
| Classical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,119 | Compare → |
| Bradley School ProvidencePrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Charette Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 171 | 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.
Providence
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Providence Career Technical is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Providence Career Technical
Providence Career Technical is a public high school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 711 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Providence Career Technical
What grades does Providence Career Technical serve?
Providence Career Technical serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Providence Career Technical?
Providence Career Technical has an enrollment of approximately 711 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence Career Technical?
The student-teacher ratio at Providence Career Technical is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Providence Career Technical rank in RI?
Providence Career Technical ranks #116 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Providence Career Technical's MySchoolScout rating?
Providence Career Technical has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Providence Career Technical?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Providence Career Technical has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Providence Career Technical a charter school?
No, Providence Career Technical is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Providence Career Technical a Title I school?
No, Providence Career Technical is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Providence Career Technical?
81.4% of students at Providence Career Technical 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
- 711
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (401) 456-9136
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 02903)
- 12,309
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 02903; 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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