Central Falls High School is an urban Senior High School in Central Falls, Rhode Island that serves students from grades nine through twelve. It is centrally located within the city of Central Falls so that students are able to walk to and from school. It is a part of the Central Falls School District.
Serving 805 students in grades 9-12, Central Falls Sr High School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 59% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Falls Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Central Falls Sr High School's student population of 805 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Central Falls Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Falls Sr High School is 0.69, which is more 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
#272 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
47%
30%
Black
19%
9%
White
23%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
59%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Falls Sr High School's ranking?
Central Falls Sr High School is ranked #272 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Central Falls Sr High School often compared to?
Central Falls Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William E. Tolman High School, Charles E. Shea High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Falls Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Central Falls Sr High School is 59%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Central Falls Sr High School?
805 students attend Central Falls Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Central Falls Sr High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Falls Sr High School?
Central Falls Sr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Falls Sr High School offer ?
Central Falls Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Falls Sr High School part of?
Central Falls Sr High School is part of Central Falls School District.
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