Serving 1,103 students in grades 9-12, Classical High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 5% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Classical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Classical High School's student population of 1,103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Classical High School ranks within the top 5% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Classical High School is 0.70, 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
#8 out of 288 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
47%
29%
Black
17%
9%
White
22%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Classical High School's ranking?
Classical High School is ranked #8 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Classical High School often compared to?
Classical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Classical High School?
The graduation rate of Classical High School is 99%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend Classical High School?
1,103 students attend Classical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Classical High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Classical High School?
Classical High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Classical High School offer ?
Classical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Classical High School part of?
Classical High School is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Classical High School located?
Classical High School is located in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 6 other public schools located in Federal Hill.
School Reviews
5 10/14/2017
Once probably the second-best public academic high school in New England (after Boston Latin), but the self-selective character of its student body has been undermined, and so it no longer attracts the best students from throughout the state and even from nearby Massachusetts, as it did well into the 1970s.
5 11/15/2011
this school is by far the #1 high school in RI and in the top 10 in the country
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