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#137 of 302 schools in RI
Top 45% in state
Sheila Skip Nowell
High School · Sheila Skip Nowell Leadership Academy · Providence, RI
A charter high school in Providence, RI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 17.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sheila Skip Nowell score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: -3%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sheila Skip Nowell 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 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 78Excellent Transit
- Bike 84Very 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Sheila Skip Nowell Leadership Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sheila Skip Nowell is listed in Sheila Skip Nowell Leadership Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sheila Skip Nowell
Sheila Skip Nowell is a public high school in Providence, RI, part of Sheila Skip Nowell Leadership Academy, serving approximately 170 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sheila Skip Nowell
What grades does Sheila Skip Nowell serve?
Sheila Skip Nowell serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sheila Skip Nowell?
Sheila Skip Nowell has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheila Skip Nowell?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheila Skip Nowell 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 Sheila Skip Nowell rank in RI?
Sheila Skip Nowell ranks #137 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Sheila Skip Nowell's MySchoolScout rating?
Sheila Skip Nowell 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 Sheila Skip Nowell?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sheila Skip Nowell has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Sheila Skip Nowell a charter school?
Yes, Sheila Skip Nowell is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sheila Skip Nowell a Title I school?
No, Sheila Skip Nowell is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sheila Skip Nowell?
100.0% of students at Sheila Skip Nowell 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
- 170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Phone
- (401) 751-0405
- 4-Year Graduation
- 17.0%
- 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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