Birch Vocational High School (Closed 2014)

Serving 89 students in grades 9-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% 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
89 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (RI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
57%
29%
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Black
19%
9%
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White
14%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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(12-13)
<50%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Birch Vocational High School?
The graduation rate of Birch Vocational High School is 50%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 81%.
How many students attend Birch Vocational High School?
89 students attend Birch Vocational High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Birch Vocational High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Vocational High School?
Birch Vocational High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Birch Vocational High School offer ?
Birch Vocational High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Birch Vocational High School part of?
Birch Vocational High School is part of Providence School District.

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