Central High School

70 Fricker St
Providence, RI 02903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,302 students in grades 9-12, Central High 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in RI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Central High School's student population of 1,302 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,302 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Central High 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 Central High School is 0.39, 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)
#272 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central High School 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.
10-14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central High School 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.
≤5%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Central High School 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
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
77%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Central High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
77%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Central High School 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
81%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central High School 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
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central High School 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #272 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Classical High School, Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 77%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Central High School?
1,302 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Central High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Central High School located?
Central High School is located in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 6 other public schools located in Federal Hill.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 77% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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