At a glance
Reported students
447
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island high enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 61 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
447
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS: 447 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
14.4:1 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
- 680
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Providence. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Providence. NCES reports 447 students for 2024–25.
Among 61 high schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 688 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, 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 (73.6%) and Black (13.4%). English learners represent 55.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. 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 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 55.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.9
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White3.6%
- Hispanic73.6%
- Black13.4%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4%
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
6 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 Providence
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Times2 Middle/High School
High · Grades 06–12
383 reported students
E-Cubed Academy
High · Grades 09–12
338 reported students
Aventure Academy
High · Grades 09–12
227 reported students
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa
High · Grades 09–12
685 reported students
Providence Career Technical
High · Grades 09–12
759 reported students
Hope High School
High · Grades 09–12
775 reported students
Public schools near Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Cuffee Upper School High · Charter · Paul Cuffee Charter Sch | 09–12 | 243 | 0.3 mi |
| Achievement First Providence H High · Charter · Achievement First Rhode Island | 09–12 | 458 | 0.9 mi |
| Cranston High School East High · Cranston | 09–12 | 1,525 | 1.1 mi |
| Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr High · MET Career and Tech | 09–12 | 817 | 1.2 mi |
| W B Cooley & Acad Internationa High · Providence | 09–12 | 685 | 1.2 mi |
| Bridge Academy High · Providence | 09–12 | 117 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
What grades does Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS serve?
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Providence.
How many students attend Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS?
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS reported 447 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 61 Rhode Island high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 680 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 447 students and 31 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 Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Providence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.6% 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 Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS in?
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS is part of Providence, based in Providence, RI, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Paul Cuffee Upper School (0.3 mi), Achievement First Providence H (0.9 mi), Cranston High School East (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.