For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,225 students in the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence, RI.
The top ranked public high schools in Federal Hill are Classical High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence, RI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Classical High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Classical High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
770 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9145
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9145
Grades: 9-12
| 1,119 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9111
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,019 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence, RI?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence, RI include Classical High School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence?
the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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