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#88 of 302 schools in RI

Top 29% in state

Trinity Academy Performing Art

High School · Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts · Providence, RI

A Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts charter high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

275 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.82 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)6% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation15.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
District spending per student$25,571
Chronic Absenteeism33.7%

Students at Trinity Academy Performing Art score 14% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Trinity Academy Performing Art 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

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
15.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rini Middle CollegeCharter · enrollment unverified6.59–120.0 mi428Compare →
Sheila Skip NowellCharter · enrollment unverified6.39–120.0 mi170Compare →
Charette Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.09–120.1 mi171Compare →
Youthbuild Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.1 mi133Compare →

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.

Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$25,571NCES 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.

Trinity Academy Performing Art is listed in Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Trinity Academy Performing Art

Trinity Academy Performing Art is a public high school in Providence, RI, part of Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts, serving approximately 205 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #88 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trinity Academy Performing Art

What grades does Trinity Academy Performing Art serve?

Trinity Academy Performing Art serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Trinity Academy Performing Art?

Trinity Academy Performing Art has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinity Academy Performing Art?

The student-teacher ratio at Trinity Academy Performing Art is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Trinity Academy Performing Art rank in RI?

Trinity Academy Performing Art ranks #88 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Trinity Academy Performing Art's MySchoolScout rating?

Trinity Academy Performing Art has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Trinity Academy Performing Art?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Trinity Academy Performing Art has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Trinity Academy Performing Art a charter school?

Yes, Trinity Academy Performing Art is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Trinity Academy Performing Art a Title I school?

No, Trinity Academy Performing Art is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trinity Academy Performing Art?

85.4% of students at Trinity Academy Performing Art 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
205
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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