| Providence Public School District | |
| Motto: | Opening doors to our children's futures |
| Type: | Public |
| Grades: | K-12 |
| Established: | 1977 |
| Country: | United States |
| Location: | 797 Westminster St Providence, RI 02903 |
| Coordinates: | 41.8181°N -71.4214°W |
| Superintendent: | Javier Montañez |
| Schools: | 43 schools, 2 annexes and 2 charter schools, 2 transitions |
| Students: | 24,454 [1] |
| Teachers: | 1954 |
| Staff: | 258 |
| Ratio: | 27:1 |
| Website: | providenceschools.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.[2]
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.[3] 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.[4] Overall, the public high school graduation rate is 74%,[5] which is below the statewide rate of 84%[6] and the national average of 87%.[7]
Providence Public Schools rank third when compared to public schools in New England. Worcester Public and Boston Public are ranked 1st and 2nd.
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.
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."
As of the 2022-2023 school year
As of the 2022–2023 school year
As of the 2022-2023 school year
Special Education Students are 18-25 ages students some are disabilities on IEP/504 Plan
According to the 2010–2011 AYP Summary Reports 50% of schools in the district are making Adequate Yearly Progress.[8] The district received the AYP Status of Not Making Adequate Yearly Progress for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.
District NECAP results for 2015–16 were significantly below state averages.
| 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% |
Four-year graduation rate (students entering grade 9 in 2009–2010)(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)(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(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% |
District data from 2010–2011 school year[9]
Universal Free Lunch Program in all middle and high schools.
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
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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% |
FY 22-23 Bus Budget: $335.5M
FY 19-20 Budget: $395,628,201
FY 17-18 spending per pupil: $15,305