At a glance
Reported students
1,085
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island high enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 61 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
381
North Providence High: 1,085 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
12.8:1 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
- 1,096
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97.26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about North Providence High
North Providence High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in North Providence. It is one of 8 current school records connected to North Providence. NCES reports 1,085 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 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to 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 White (44.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.3%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. 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 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking North Providence High
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 85 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 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- 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
- White44.4%
- Hispanic29.3%
- Black15.4%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6%
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
12 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 North Providence
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Birchwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
390 reported students
Stephen Olney School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
388 reported students
James L. McGuire School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
384 reported students
Dr. Edward Ricci School
Middle · Grades 06–08
378 reported students
Greystone School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
303 reported students
Joseph A. Whelan School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
252 reported students
Public schools near North Providence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-Cubed Academy High · Providence | 09–12 | 338 | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Pleasant High High · Providence | 09–12 | 997 | 1.5 mi |
| Aventure Academy High · Providence | 09–12 | 227 | 2.2 mi |
| Times2 Middle/High School High · Charter · Providence | 06–12 | 383 | 2.5 mi |
| Davies Career-Tech High School High · Davies Career and Tech | 09–12 | 898 | 2.9 mi |
| Johnston Senior High High · Johnston | 09–12 | 826 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Providence High
What grades does North Providence High serve?
North Providence High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in North Providence.
How many students attend North Providence High?
North Providence High reported 1,085 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 61 Rhode Island high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,096 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Providence High?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 1,085 students and 85 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 North Providence High a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Providence High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Providence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of North Providence High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is North Providence High in?
North Providence High is part of North Providence, based in North Providence, RI, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Providence High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include E-Cubed Academy (1.4 mi), Mount Pleasant High (1.5 mi), Aventure Academy (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.