Serving 711 students in grades 9-12, Providence Career Technical 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 711 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Providence Career Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Providence Career Technical's student population of 711 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
711 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Rankings
Providence Career Technical ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Providence Career Technical is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
76%
30%
Black
12%
9%
White
5%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Providence Career Technical's ranking?
Providence Career Technical is ranked #255 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Providence Career Technical often compared to?
Providence Career Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Metropolitan Career Tech Center, Davies Career-tech High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Providence Career Technical?
The graduation rate of Providence Career Technical is 90-94%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Providence Career Technical?
711 students attend Providence Career Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Providence Career Technical students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Providence Career Technical?
Providence Career Technical has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Providence Career Technical offer ?
Providence Career Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Providence Career Technical part of?
Providence Career Technical is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Providence Career Technical located?
Providence Career Technical is located in the West End neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 6 other public schools located in West End.
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