For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 642 students in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence, RI.
The top-ranked public high school in Lower South Providence is W B Cooley & Academy Internationa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence, RI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is W B Cooley & Academy Internationa, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
182 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1781
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1781
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence, RI?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence, RI include W B Cooley & Academy Internationa.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence?
the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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