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 788 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 29%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 67% (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%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Falls Sr High's attendance zone covers the entire Central Falls, RI school district, encompassing approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 0.7 miles and the furthest edge located 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Falls Sr High School's student population of 788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
788 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Central Falls Sr High School 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 Central Falls Sr High School is 0.67, 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
#267 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
67%
84.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Equity - Empowerment - Excellence
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Falls Sr High School's ranking?
Central Falls Sr High School is ranked #267 out of 287 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 Charles E. Shea High School, William E. Tolman 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 29% 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 67%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 84.1%.
How many students attend Central Falls Sr High School?
788 students attend Central Falls Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Central Falls Sr High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Falls Sr High School?
Central Falls Sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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