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The Providence Public School Department is the administrative force behind the primary public school district of Providence, Rhode Island. As of December 2017, it serves over 23,000 students in 43 schools, 3 annexes, 2 charter schools, and 2 centers servicing students with disabilities. Providence Public Schools rank third when compared to public schools in New England. Worcester Public and Boston Public are ranked 1st and 2nd.


Vision and mission

Vision The Providence Public School District will be a national leader in educating urban youth. Mission The Providence Public School District will prepare all students to succeed in the nation’s colleges and universities, and in their chosen professions.


History

Providence civic leader John Howland established a system of free public education by means of the School Act in 1828. During the 1830s and 1840s, that system grew and prospered, especially in Providence, owing to the exertions of Samuel Bridgham, Nathan Bishop, and
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. Education specialist Henry Barnard was recruited as the first state commissioner of education until 1849, with the aim of bringing the other towns to the high educational level which had been achieved by Providence. Barnard observed that "the city of Providence has already gained to itself an extended reputation and made itself a bright example to many other cities."


List of schools


Elementary schools

As of the 2022-2023 school year * Bailey * Carnevale * D’Abate * Feinstein at Broad Street * Feinstein at Sackett Street * Fogarty * Fortes * Frank Spaziano & Annex * Gregorian * Kennedy * King * Kizirian * Lauro * Lima * Lima Annex * Messer * Pleasant View * Reservoir * Veazie * Webster * West * Young & Woods


Middle schools

As of the 2022–2023 school year * Delsesto * Esek Hopkins * Gibert Stuart * Nathan Bishop * Nathanael Greene * Roger Willams * West Broadway


High schools

As of the 2022-2023 school year * Classical *
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* Mount Pleasant * Juanita Sanchez Complex * Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School * Providence Career Tech Academy


Charter schools

* Textron Chamber of Commerce Providence Public Charter School * The Times2 Academy * Highlander Charter School * Paul Cuffee Charter School * Achievement First


Centers servicing students with significant disabilities

* Harold A. Birch Vocational Program * Hope High School Special Education


Former schools

* Brigham * St. Charles Vocational Program * Windmill Street School


Transition Programs

Special Education Students are 18-25 ages students some are disabilities on IEP/504 Plan * Providence Autism School to Tomorrow Academy (PASTTA) * Providence Transition Academy


Student achievement


Not Making Adequate Yearly Progress

According to the 2010–2011 AYP Summary Reports 50% of schools in the district are making Adequate Yearly Progress. The district received the AYP Status of Not Making Adequate Yearly Progress for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.


NECAP results

District NECAP results for 2015–16 were significantly below state averages.


Graduation rates

''Four-year graduation rate (students entering grade 9 in 2009–2010)'' (as reported by the
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) ''Five-year graduation rate (students entering grade 9 in 2008–2009)'' (as reported by the
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) Historic graduation rate data (as reported by the district)


Population


2010–2011 school year

District data from 2010–2011 school year


Demographics

* 14,715 or 63% Hispanic * 4,521 or 19% Black * 2,175 or 9% White * 1,237 or 5% Asian * 676 or 3% Multi-racial * 215 or 1% Native American


Free and reduced lunches

* Elementary: 82% free, 6% reduced, 4% paid * Middle: 83% free, 6% reduced, 5% paid * High: 74% free, 8% reduced, 7% paid * Transition: 74% free, 8% reduced, 10% paid Universal Free Lunch Program in all middle and high schools.


Special populations

''Special Education'' As of June 2022, 4,615 students in the district, ages 3–25, were identified as having disabilities. ''Language programs'' 994 (19%) - Exited students being monitored 5,344 - Total with monitoring & ENE


Staff: 3,242


Teacher and administrator demographics from 2005–06


Teaching staff demographics

* 82% White * 7.6% Black * 8.8% Hispanic * 1.2% Asian / Pacific Islander * 0.4% American Indian * 27% Male , 73% Female


Administrator demographics

* 62% White * 24% Black * 12% Hispanic * 2% Asian / Pacific Islander * 0% American Indian * 48% Male , 52% Female


Population changes over time


Student population data


Changes in demographics


Finances


Bus Budget

FY 22-23 Bus Budget: $335.5M


Budget

FY 19-20 Budget: $395,628,201


Per-pupil spending

FY 17-18 spending per pupil: $15,305


References


External links

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Providence Public School DistrictJohnson, Bailey. (2011, February 23). "Providence, RI School District: All Teachers Are Fired,"
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Sardelli, Melissa, and Tim O'Coin. (2011, March 29). "Prov. Supt. Tom Brady stepping down: Will resign July 15,"
FoxProvidence.com.
Guide to the Providence School Department records
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