Providence Career Technical

41 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 659 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
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 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 659 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in RI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (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:

School Overview

Providence Career Technical's student population of 659 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
659 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Providence Career Technical ranks within the bottom 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Providence Career Technical is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (RI)
#213 out of 288 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
23%
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20-24%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
78%
29%
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Black
12%
9%
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White
5%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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≥95%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Providence Career Technical's ranking?
Providence Career Technical is ranked #213 out of 288 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Providence Career Technical?
The graduation rate of Providence Career Technical is 95%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend Providence Career Technical?
659 students attend Providence Career Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Providence Career Technical students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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
What school district is Providence Career Technical part of?
Providence Career Technical is part of Providence School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 659 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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