For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 vocational public schools serving 2,334 students in Rhode Island.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public schools in Rhode Island are Davies Career-tech High School, Metropolitan Career Tech Center and Providence Career Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhode Island vocational public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Vocational Public Schools in Rhode Island (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davies Career-tech High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Jenckes Hill Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 728-1500
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 728-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 912 students
Rank: #22.
Metropolitan Career Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 Public Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 752-2600
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 752-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 776 students
Rank: #33.
Providence Career Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9136
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9136
Grades: 9-12
| 646 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chariho Career And Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
459 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-6869
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-6869
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cranston Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
100 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8070
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8070
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
East Providence Career Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1998 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7815
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7815
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Area Career Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
15 Wickham Rd
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2100
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Regional Career And Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
40 Reservoir Road
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9499
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9499
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Warwick Career And Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
575 Centerville Road-bldg. 5
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3150
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3150
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Woonsocket Career An Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
400 Aylsworth Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4662
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4662
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked vocational public schools in Rhode Island include Davies Career-tech High School, Metropolitan Career Tech Center and Providence Career Technical.
How many vocational public schools are located in Rhode Island?
10 vocational public schools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island vocational public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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