Birch Vocational High School (Closed 2014)

Birch Vocational High School serves 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 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
89 students

Showing 1993–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Showing 1993–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Showing 1993–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
3%

Showing 1993–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
57%
31%

Showing 1993–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
19%
9%

Showing 1993–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
14%
50%

Showing 1993–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
86%
0.62

Showing 1993–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(12-13)
<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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