Achievement First Providence High School

Achievement First Providence High School serves 458 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Achievement First Providence High School's student population of 458 students has grown by 472% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Achievement First Providence High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
76%
31%
Black
19%
9%
White
2%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
(22-23)
10.5%
32.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
9%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Achievement First Providence High School?
458 students attend Achievement First Providence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Achievement First Providence High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Achievement First Providence High School?
Achievement First Providence High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Achievement First Providence High School offer ?
Achievement First Providence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Achievement First Providence High School part of?
Achievement First Providence High School is part of Achievement First Rhode Island School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievement First Providence High School located?
Achievement First Providence High School is located in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 1 other public schools located in Silver Lake.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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