Serving 160 students in grades 9-12, Sheila Skip Nowell 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 89% 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: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheila Skip Nowell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Sheila Skip Nowell's student population of 160 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sheila Skip Nowell 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 Sheila Skip Nowell is 0.56, 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
#197 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
63%
30%
Black
18%
9%
White
11%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheila Skip Nowell's ranking?
Sheila Skip Nowell is ranked #197 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheila Skip Nowell?
The graduation rate of Sheila Skip Nowell is 20-29%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Sheila Skip Nowell?
160 students attend Sheila Skip Nowell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sheila Skip Nowell students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheila Skip Nowell?
Sheila Skip Nowell has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sheila Skip Nowell offer ?
Sheila Skip Nowell offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sheila Skip Nowell part of?
Sheila Skip Nowell is part of Sheila Skip Nowell Leadership Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Sheila Skip Nowell located?
Sheila Skip Nowell is located in the Downtown Providence neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown Providence.
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