Occupational Education High School (Closed 2023)

550 Branch Ave/wanskuck
Providence, RI 02904
Occupational Education High School serves 20 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
20 students

Showing 1994–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Showing 1993–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1

Showing 1993–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
30%
31%

Showing 1994–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
55%
9%

Showing 1994–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
15%
50%

Showing 1992–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
85%
0.59

Showing 1994–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
45%

Showing 1994–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Occupational Education High School?
20 students attend Occupational Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Occupational Education High School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Occupational Education High School?
Occupational Education High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Occupational Education High School offer ?
Occupational Education High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Occupational Education High School part of?
Occupational Education High School is part of Providence School District.

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