Serving 180 students in grades 9-12, Apprenticeship Exploration School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Apprenticeship Exploration School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Apprenticeship Exploration School's student population of 180 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Apprenticeship Exploration School 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 Apprenticeship Exploration School is 0.61, 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
#249 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
52%
30%
Black
6%
9%
White
35%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apprenticeship Exploration School's ranking?
Apprenticeship Exploration School is ranked #249 out of 289 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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 Apprenticeship Exploration School?
The graduation rate of Apprenticeship Exploration School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Apprenticeship Exploration School?
180 students attend Apprenticeship Exploration School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Apprenticeship Exploration School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% 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 Apprenticeship Exploration School?
Apprenticeship Exploration School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Apprenticeship Exploration School offer ?
Apprenticeship Exploration School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Apprenticeship Exploration School part of?
Apprenticeship Exploration School is part of Cranston School District.
School Reviews
5 2/14/2015
It seems like a really great school. But I was wondering if people that live in providence can come to the school which is in cranston.
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