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Providence Public School District

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Coordinates: 41°49′05″N 71°25′17″W / 41.818061°N 71.421433°W / 41.818061; -71.421433 (District office)
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Providence Public School District
Location
797 Westminster St
Providence, RI 02903
United States
Coordinates41°49′05″N 71°25′17″W / 41.818061°N 71.421433°W / 41.818061; -71.421433 (District office)
District information
TypePublic
MottoOpening doors to our children's futures
GradesK-12
Established1977
SuperintendentJavier Montañez
Schools43 schools, 2 annexes and 2 charter schools, 2 transitions[citation needed]
NCES District ID4400900[1]
Students and staff
Students24,454 [2]
Teachers1954
Staff258
Student–teacher ratio27:1
Other information
Websiteprovidenceschools.org

The Providence Public School Department is the administrative force behind the primary public school district of Providence, Rhode Island. As of July 2022, it serves about 21,700 students in pre-K through 12th grade. It has 21 elementary schools, seven middle schools and nine high schools, along with two public charter schools.[3]

The Providence Public School District includes magnet schools at the middle and high school level, Nathanael Greene and Classical respectively. There are two separate centers for students with special needs.[4] Two public charter schools, Time Squared Academy High School (K–12) and Textron Chamber of Commerce (9–12), are funded by GTECH Corporation and Textron respectively.[5] Overall, the public high school graduation rate as of 2019 is 74%,[6] which is below the statewide rate of 84%[7] and the national average of 87%.[8]

Providence Public Schools rank third when compared to public schools in New England. Worcester Public and Boston Public are ranked 1st and 2nd.[citation needed]

Vision and mission

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Vision

The Providence Public School District will be a national leader in educating urban youth.

Mission

The Providence Public School District will prepare all students to succeed in the nation’s colleges and universities, and in their chosen professions.

History

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Providence civic leader John Howland established a system of free public education by means of the School Act in 1828. During the 1830s and 1840s, that system grew and prospered, especially in Providence, owing to the exertions of Samuel Bridgham, Nathan Bishop, and Thomas Wilson Dorr. Education specialist Henry Barnard was recruited as the first state commissioner of education until 1849, with the aim of bringing the other towns to the high educational level which had been achieved by Providence. Barnard observed that "the city of Providence has already gained to itself an extended reputation and made itself a bright example to many other cities."

List of schools

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Middle Schools
Gilbert Stuart Middle School
West Broadway Middle School
Roger Williams Middle School
Nathanael Greene Middle School

Elementary schools

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As of the 2022-2023 school year

  • Bailey
  • Carnevale
  • D’Abate
  • Feinstein at Broad Street
  • Feinstein at Sackett Street
  • Fogarty
  • Fortes
  • Frank Spaziano & Annex
  • Gregorian
  • Kennedy
  • King
  • Kizirian
  • Lauro
  • Lima
  • Lima Annex
  • Messer
  • Pleasant View
  • Reservoir
  • Veazie
  • Webster
  • West
  • Young & Woods
High Schools
Hope High School
Classical High School
Central High School
Mount Pleasant High School
Providence Career & Technical Academy

Middle schools

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As of the 2022–2023 school year

  • Delsesto
  • Esek Hopkins
  • Gibert Stuart
  • Nathan Bishop
  • Nathanael Greene
  • Roger Willams
  • West Broadway

High schools

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As of the 2022-2023 school year

Charter schools

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  • Textron Chamber of Commerce Providence Public Charter School
  • The Times2 Academy
  • Highlander Charter School
  • Paul Cuffee Charter School
  • Achievement First

Centers servicing students with significant disabilities

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  • Harold A. Birch Vocational Program
  • Hope High School Special Education

Former schools

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  • Brigham
  • St. Charles Vocational Program
  • Windmill Street School

Transition Programs

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Special Education Students are 18-25 ages students some are disabilities on IEP/504 Plan

  • Providence Autism School to Tomorrow Academy (PASTTA)
  • Providence Transition Academy

Student achievement

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Not Making Adequate Yearly Progress

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According to the 2010–2011 AYP Summary Reports 50% of schools in the district are making Adequate Yearly Progress.[9] The district received the AYP Status of Not Making Adequate Yearly Progress for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.

NECAP results

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District NECAP results for 2015–16 were significantly below state averages.[9]

Subject School year Percent proficient district Percent proficient state
3rd Grade Math 2015–16 33% 56%
3rd Grade Reading 2013–14 47% 69%
4th Grade Math 2013–14 39% 63%
4th Grade Reading 2013–14 53% 70%
4th Grade Science 2015–16 17% 41%
5th Grade Math 2013–14 38% 61%
5th Grade Reading 2013–14 52% 74%
5th Grade Writing 2015–16 44% 64%
6th Grade Math 2013–14 31% 59%
6th Grade Reading 2013–14 45% 72%
7th Grade Math 2013–14 34% 59%
7th Grade Reading 2013–14 39% 69%
8th Grade Math 2013–14 34% 57%
8th Grade Reading 2013–14 48% 74%
8th Grade Writing 2013–14 32% 56%
8th Grade Science 2015–16 9% 30%
11th Grade Math 2016–17 30% 0%
11th Grade Reading 2013–14 61% 81%
11th Grade Writing 2013–14 48% 66%
11th Grade Science 2012–13 9% 30%

Graduation rates

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Four-year graduation rate (students entering grade 9 in 2009–2010)[9] (as reported by the Rhode Island Department of Education)

- Year District State
Percent graduated within 4 Years 2012–13 71.4% 79.7%
Percent dropped out 2012–13 15.0% 9.1%
Percent received GED 2012–13 2.2% 2.9%
Percent still in school 2012–13 11.4% 8.3%

Five-year graduation rate (students entering grade 9 in 2008–2009)[9] (as reported by the Rhode Island Department of Education)

Graduation rates District State
Percent graduated within 4 years 65.5% 77.3%
Percent graduated in 5 years 5.1% 3.6%
Percent graduated within 5 years 70.6% 80.9%

Historic graduation rate data[citation needed] (as reported by the district)

School year Graduation rate
2005–06 71.01%
2004–05 72.98%
2003–04 65.60%
2002–03 65.70%

Population

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2010–2011 school year

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District data from 2010–2011 school year[10]

Demographics

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  • 14,715 or 63% Hispanic
  • 4,521 or 19% Black
  • 2,175 or 9% White
  • 1,237 or 5% Asian
  • 676 or 3% Multi-racial
  • 215 or 1% Native American

Free and reduced lunches

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  • Elementary: 82% free, 6% reduced, 4% paid
  • Middle: 83% free, 6% reduced, 5% paid
  • High: 74% free, 8% reduced, 7% paid
  • Transition: 74% free, 8% reduced, 10% paid

Universal Free Lunch Program in all middle and high schools.

Special populations

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Special Education

As of June 2022, 4,615 students in the district, ages 3–25, were identified as having disabilities.

Language programs

Program Percent enrolled Students
ESL students 53% 2,084
Bilingual students 37% 1,455
Eligible not enrolled (ENE) 9% 362
Dual language (included in bilingual totals) 3% 132
Inclusion Regular (General Education IEP) 10% 1,000 Total in program 100% 10,000

994 (19%) - Exited students being monitored

5,344 - Total with monitoring & ENE

Staff: 3,242

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Number Percentage Staff position
1,895 59% Teachers
855 23% Aides, bus monitors, crossing guards
224 7% Clerical support
222 7% Other
76 2% School administrators
33 1% Certified personnel
33 1% Non-certified support personnel

Teacher and administrator demographics from 2005–06

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Teaching staff demographics

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  • 82% White
  • 7.6% Black
  • 8.8% Hispanic
  • 1.2% Asian / Pacific Islander
  • 0.4% American Indian
  • 27% Male | 73% Female

Administrator demographics

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  • 62% White
  • 24% Black
  • 12% Hispanic
  • 2% Asian / Pacific Islander
  • 0% American Indian
  • 48% Male | 52% Female

Population changes over time

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Student population data[11]

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Date Student population
2018 October 23,955
2017 October 24,075
2016 October 23,983
2015 October 23,867
2014 October 23,907
2013 October 23,827

Changes in demographics

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Date Hispanic Black White Asian Multi-racial Native American
March 2014 64.3% 17.5% 8.72% 4.99% 3.11% 0.86%
February 2011 63% 19% 9% 5% 3% 1%
March 2009 59% 22% 12% 6% N/A 1%
January 2007 59% 22% 12% 6% N/A 1%
January 2006 58% 22% 13% 6.3% N/A 0.7%

Finances

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Bus Budget

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FY 22-23 Bus Budget: $335.5M [10]

Budget

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FY 19-20 Budget: $395,628,201[10]

Per-pupil spending

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FY 17-18 spending per pupil: $15,305[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Providence". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  2. ^ "Totals By Grade for all Public" (PDF). Providence Public School District. Retrieved July 20, 2015.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "General District Information/Who We Are". PPSD Office of Communications. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  4. ^ "About the Student Body". Providence Schools. Archived from the original on February 4, 2005. Retrieved June 10, 2007.
  5. ^ "The Providence Public School District at a Glance" (PDF). Providenceschools.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 28, 2007. Retrieved June 11, 2007.
  6. ^ "Selected statistics on enrollment, staff, and graduates in public school districts enrolling more than 15,000 students in 2020: Selected years, 1990 through 2020". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  7. ^ "Fast Facts - High school graduation rates". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  8. ^ "Table 219.10. High school graduates, by sex and control of school; public high school averaged freshman graduation rate (AFGR); and total graduates as a ratio of 17-year-old population: Selected years, 1869-70 through 2029-30". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  9. ^ a b c d "InfoWorks! Rhode Island - Providence District". Rhode Island Department of Education. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
  10. ^ a b c d "PPSD Fact Sheet 2010–2011" (PDF). PPSD Office of Communications. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 15, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
  11. ^ "Summary District Report 2018-19". Rhode Island Department of Education. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
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