Serving 685 students in grades 9-12, W B Cooley & Academy Internationa 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa's student population of 685 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
685 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa 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 W B Cooley & Academy Internationa 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
#260 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
77%
31%
Black
13%
9%
White
5%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #260 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 83%.
How many students attend W B Cooley & Academy Internationa?
685 students attend W B Cooley & Academy Internationa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of W B Cooley & Academy Internationa students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W B Cooley & Academy Internationa part of?
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is W B Cooley & Academy Internationa located?
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa is located in the Lower South Providence neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 7 other public schools located in Lower South Providence.
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