Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School serves 662 students in grades 9-12.
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 28%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School's student population of 662 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 662 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #277 out of 287 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 25% |
| Black | 12% | 9% |
| White | 3% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | 60-64% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Providence School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School is Highlander Charter (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Reservoir Avenue School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
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- Providence Reservoir Avenue School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 293 students10
0.2 miles
156 Reservoir Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9406 0.2 K-5 293 - Providence Leviton Dual Language School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 277 students10
0.5 miles
65 Greenwich Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-2872 0.5 K-5 277 - Providence Lillian Feinstein El. School Math: 21% | Reading: 23%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 430 students10
0.5 miles
159 Sackett Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9407 0.5 K-5 430 - Providence Alfred Lima Senior El School Math: 10% | Reading: 14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 542 students10
0.7 miles
222 Daboll Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-0504 0.7 2-5 542 - Providence Charles N. Fortes Academy Grades: PK-1 | 345 students
0.7 miles
234 Daboll Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-0501 0.7 PK-1 345
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