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%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#220 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
56%
30%
Black
19%
9%
White
21%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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