Hope Arts School (Closed 2013)

324 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hope Arts School serves 562 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
(11-12)
6-9%
57%
(11-12)
45-49%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
57%
30%
Black
24%
9%
White
8%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
(11-12)
65-69%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% RI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hope Arts School?
The graduation rate of Hope Arts School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 78%.
How many students attend Hope Arts School?
562 students attend Hope Arts School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hope Arts School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hope Arts School?
Hope Arts School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hope Arts School offer ?
Hope Arts School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hope Arts School part of?
Hope Arts School is part of Providence School District.

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