Davies Career-tech High School vs. William E. Tolman High School
Should I attend Davies Career-tech High School or William E. Tolman High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Davies Career-tech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
William E. Tolman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 895 students in grades 9-12, Davies Career-tech High School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,091 students in grades 9-12, William E. Tolman 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 8% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Vocational
n/a
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
895 students
1,091 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#210 out of 288 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
8%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
23%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
255
280
Grade 10 Students
233
268
Grade 11 Students
218
254
Grade 12 Students
189
289
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
43%
30%
% Black
17%
26%
% White
33%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
