Providence Academy Of International Studies (Closed 2012)

182 Thurbers Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 404 students in grades 9-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
404 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (RI)
(10-11)
≤5%
56%
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(10-11)
50-54%
71%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Providence Academy Of International Studies and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
84%
29%
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Black
10%
9%
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White
2%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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(10-11)
70-74%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Providence Academy Of International Studies and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% RI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Providence Academy Of International Studies?
The graduation rate of Providence Academy Of International Studies is 70-74%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 79%.
How many students attend Providence Academy Of International Studies?
404 students attend Providence Academy Of International Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Providence Academy Of International Studies students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Providence Academy Of International Studies?
Providence Academy Of International Studies has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Providence Academy Of International Studies offer ?
Providence Academy Of International Studies offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Providence Academy Of International Studies part of?
Providence Academy Of International Studies is part of Providence School District.

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