Serving 322 students in grades 9-12, W B Cooley & Academy Internationa 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 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (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
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa's student population of 322 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa 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 W B Cooley & Academy Internationa is 0.41, 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
#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
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
76%
30%
Black
11%
9%
White
6%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W B Cooley & Academy Internationa's ranking?
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa 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 W B Cooley & Academy Internationa?
The graduation rate of W B Cooley & Academy Internationa is 80-84%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend W B Cooley & Academy Internationa?
322 students attend W B Cooley & Academy Internationa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of W B Cooley & Academy Internationa students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W B Cooley & Academy Internationa?
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does W B Cooley & Academy Internationa offer ?
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is W B Cooley & Academy Internationa part of?
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is W B Cooley & Academy Internationa located?
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa is located in the Lower South Providence neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 7 other public schools located in Lower South Providence.
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