Metropolitan Career Tech Center

325 Public Street
Providence, RI 02905
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 776 students in grades 9-12, Metropolitan Career Tech Center 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 7% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in RI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Metropolitan Career Tech Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Metropolitan Career Tech Center's student population of 776 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
776 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Metropolitan Career Tech Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Metropolitan Career Tech Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#220 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Metropolitan Career Tech Center 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 2021-22 school year data.
28%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Metropolitan Career Tech Center 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 2021-22 school year data.
14%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Metropolitan Career Tech Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
56%
30%
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Black
19%
9%
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White
21%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Metropolitan Career Tech Center and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Metropolitan Career Tech Center and public school graduation rate of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Metropolitan Career Tech Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Metropolitan Career Tech Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Metropolitan Career Tech Center's ranking?
Metropolitan Career Tech Center is ranked #220 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Metropolitan Career Tech Center often compared to?
Metropolitan Career Tech Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Providence Career Technical, Davies Career-tech High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metropolitan Career Tech Center?
The graduation rate of Metropolitan Career Tech Center is 95%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Metropolitan Career Tech Center?
776 students attend Metropolitan Career Tech Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Metropolitan Career Tech Center students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metropolitan Career Tech Center?
Metropolitan Career Tech Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Metropolitan Career Tech Center offer ?
Metropolitan Career Tech Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Metropolitan Career Tech Center part of?
Metropolitan Career Tech Center is part of MET Career And Technical School District.
In what neighborhood is Metropolitan Career Tech Center located?
Metropolitan Career Tech Center is located in the Upper South Providence neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 1 other public schools located in Upper South Providence.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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