Academy For Career Exploration ranks in the bottom 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 40%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
209 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)77%
26%
Black
(19-20)17%
9%
White
(19-20)4%
57%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
4%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
78%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% RI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Career Exploration?
The graduation rate of Academy For Career Exploration is 80-89%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy For Career Exploration?
209 students attend Academy For Career Exploration.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Academy For Career Exploration students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Academy For Career Exploration offer ?
Academy For Career Exploration offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Career Exploration part of?
Academy For Career Exploration is part of Providence School District.
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