Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Highlander Charter 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 was 10% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)16%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
63%
30%
Black
19%
9%
White
6%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% RI state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highlander Charter?
The graduation rate of Highlander Charter is 80%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend Highlander Charter?
534 students attend Highlander Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Highlander Charter students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlander Charter?
Highlander Charter has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highlander Charter offer ?
Highlander Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Highlander Charter part of?
Highlander Charter is part of Highlander School District.
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