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#211 of 302 schools in RI
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa
High School · Providence · Providence, RI
A Providence high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
182 Thurbers Avenue, Providence, RI 02905
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at W B Cooley & Acad Internationa score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W B Cooley & Acad Internationa 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$57,126
Median home value
$322,700
Median rent
$1,103/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02905; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Metropolitan Career Tech CtrEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 791 | Compare → |
| Paul Cuffee Upper SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Dr. Jorge Alvarez HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 494 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Providence
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #22 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
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W B Cooley & Acad Internationa
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa is a public high school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 326 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W B Cooley & Acad Internationa
What grades does W B Cooley & Acad Internationa serve?
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend W B Cooley & Acad Internationa?
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W B Cooley & Acad Internationa?
The student-teacher ratio at W B Cooley & Acad Internationa is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W B Cooley & Acad Internationa rank in RI?
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa ranks #211 of 302 schools in RI.
What is W B Cooley & Acad Internationa's MySchoolScout rating?
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 W B Cooley & Acad Internationa?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W B Cooley & Acad Internationa has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is W B Cooley & Acad Internationa a charter school?
No, W B Cooley & Acad Internationa is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W B Cooley & Acad Internationa a Title I school?
No, W B Cooley & Acad Internationa is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W B Cooley & Acad Internationa?
76.1% of students at W B Cooley & Acad Internationa 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
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.8%
- Phone
- (401) 456-1781
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02905)
- 24,780
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 02905; 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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