Serving 759 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 29%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 759 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Providence Career and Technical School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Providence, RI, covering approximately 20.6 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge located 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Providence Career Technical's student population of 759 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
759 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Providence Career Technical ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Providence Career Technical is 0.39, 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
#250 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-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
What is Providence Career Technical's ranking?
Providence Career Technical is ranked #250 out of 287 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 29% 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 84.1%.
How many students attend Providence Career Technical?
759 students attend Providence Career Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Providence Career Technical students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 12:1, 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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