At a glance
Reported students
788
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island high enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 61 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
406
Central Falls Sr High: 788 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 804
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Central Falls Sr High
Central Falls Sr High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Central Falls. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Central Falls. NCES reports 788 students for 2024–25.
Among 61 high schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 688 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, above the Rhode Island median of 12.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (51.1%) and White (20.3%). English learners represent 49.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Central Falls Sr High
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 49.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.3%
- Hispanic51.1%
- Black17.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native6.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Central Falls
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Calcutt Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
476 reported students
Ella Risk School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
414 reported students
Veterans Memorial Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
406 reported students
Raices Dual Language Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
206 reported students
G. Harold Hunt School
Other · Grades PK–PK
162 reported students
Raices Upper Dual Language Acd
Middle · Grades 06–08
63 reported students
Public schools near Central Falls Sr High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William E. Tolman High High · Pawtucket | 09–12 | 995 | 0.7 mi |
| Blackstone Valley Prep High High · Charter · Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy | 09–12 | 405 | 1.2 mi |
| Blackstone Academy Charter High · Charter · Blackstone Academy | 09–12 | 357 | 1.3 mi |
| Jacqueline M. Walsh School High · Pawtucket | 09–12 | 173 | 1.3 mi |
| Charles E. Shea High School High · Pawtucket | 09–12 | 770 | 1.5 mi |
| Aventure Academy High · Providence | 09–12 | 227 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Central Falls Sr High
What grades does Central Falls Sr High serve?
Central Falls Sr High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Central Falls.
How many students attend Central Falls Sr High?
Central Falls Sr High reported 788 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 61 Rhode Island high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 804 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Falls Sr High?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 788 students and 54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Rhode Island median for the same school level is 12.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Central Falls Sr High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Central Falls Sr High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Central Falls attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Central Falls Sr High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Central Falls Sr High in?
Central Falls Sr High is part of Central Falls, based in Central Falls, RI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Central Falls Sr High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include William E. Tolman High (0.7 mi), Blackstone Valley Prep High (1.2 mi), Blackstone Academy Charter (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.