Serving 895 students in grades 9-12, Davies Career-tech High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 895 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Davies Career-tech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Davies Career-tech High School's student population of 895 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
895 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Davies Career-tech High School ranks within the top 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davies Career-tech High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 288 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
43%
29%
Black
17%
9%
White
33%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davies Career-tech High School's ranking?
Davies Career-tech High School is ranked #113 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Davies Career-tech High School often compared to?
Davies Career-tech High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles E. Shea High School, William E. Tolman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Davies Career-tech High School?
The graduation rate of Davies Career-tech High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend Davies Career-tech High School?
895 students attend Davies Career-tech High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Davies Career-tech High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davies Career-tech High School?
Davies Career-tech High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Davies Career-tech High School offer ?
Davies Career-tech High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Davies Career-tech High School part of?
Davies Career-tech High School is part of Davies Career And TECH School District.
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