Providence Academy Of International Studies (Closed 2012)

182 Thurbers Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Providence Academy Of International Studies serves 404 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
(10-11)
≤5%
56%
(10-11)
50-54%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
84%
30%
Black
10%
9%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
(10-11)
70-74%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% RI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Providence Academy Of International Studies?
The graduation rate of Providence Academy Of International Studies is 70-74%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 79%.
How many students attend Providence Academy Of International Studies?
404 students attend Providence Academy Of International Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Providence Academy Of International Studies students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Providence Academy Of International Studies?
Providence Academy Of International Studies has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Providence Academy Of International Studies offer ?
Providence Academy Of International Studies offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Providence Academy Of International Studies part of?
Providence Academy Of International Studies is part of Providence School District.

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