Central Falls Sr High School

24 Summer Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 804 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 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 804 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 66% (Btm 50% in RI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Central Falls Sr High School's student population of 804 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
804 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Falls Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Falls Sr High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (RI)
#257 out of 288 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
23%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Falls Sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Falls Sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
8%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
56%
29%
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Black
19%
9%
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White
14%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Central Falls Sr High School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #257 out of 288 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 23% RI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Falls Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Central Falls Sr High School is 66%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend Central Falls Sr High School?
804 students attend Central Falls Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Central Falls Sr High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 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 17:1, 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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 804 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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