Blackstone Academy Charter School, commonly known as Blackstone Academy or BACS, is an American secondary, independent day school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The school is recognized by the state for its academic results and uses a lottery system to admit students into the school.
Serving 357 students in grades 9-12, Blackstone Academy Charter 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blackstone Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Blackstone Academy Charter's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blackstone Academy Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackstone Academy Charter is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Light Blue
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackstone Academy Charter's ranking?
Blackstone Academy Charter is ranked #215 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Blackstone Academy Charter often compared to?
Blackstone Academy Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Davies Career-tech High School, Cranston Career & Tech Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blackstone Academy Charter?
The graduation rate of Blackstone Academy Charter is 95%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 84.1%.
How many students attend Blackstone Academy Charter?
357 students attend Blackstone Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Blackstone Academy Charter students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackstone Academy Charter?
Blackstone Academy Charter has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blackstone Academy Charter offer ?
Blackstone Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackstone Academy Charter part of?
Blackstone Academy Charter is part of Blackstone Academy School District.
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