W B Cooley & Academy Internationa

182 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905

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Tel: (401) 456-1781

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W B Cooley & Academy Internationa serves 386 students in grades 9-12.

W B Cooley & Academy Internationa placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 386 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50% in RI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

W B Cooley & Academy Internationa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

W B Cooley & Academy Internationa's student population of 386 students has declined by 42% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

386 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

W B Cooley & Academy Internationa is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of W B Cooley & Academy Internationa is 0.44, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (RI)

Overall Testing Rank

#257 out of 288 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

23%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of W B Cooley & Academy Internationa and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of W B Cooley & Academy Internationa and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of W B Cooley & Academy Internationa and the public school average student teacher ratio of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

73%

28%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in W B Cooley & Academy Internationa and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

15%

White

54%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.44

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of W B Cooley & Academy Internationa and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

70-74%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of W B Cooley & Academy Internationa and public school graduation rate of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

80%

41%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in W B Cooley & Academy Internationa and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Providence School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W B Cooley & Academy Internationa's ranking?

W B Cooley & Academy Internationa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).

What is the graduation rate of W B Cooley & Academy Internationa?

The graduation rate of W B Cooley & Academy Internationa is 70-74%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.

How many students attend W B Cooley & Academy Internationa?

386 students attend W B Cooley & Academy Internationa.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of W B Cooley & Academy Internationa students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of W B Cooley & Academy Internationa?

W B Cooley & Academy Internationa has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.

What grades does W B Cooley & Academy Internationa offer ?

W B Cooley & Academy Internationa offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is W B Cooley & Academy Internationa part of?

W B Cooley & Academy Internationa is part of Providence School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 386 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education