At a glance
Reported students
759
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island high enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 61 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
447
Providence Career Technical: 759 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
12.2:1 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
- 659
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Providence Career Technical
Providence Career Technical is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Providence. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Providence. NCES reports 759 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 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (76.7%) and Black (10.9%). English learners represent 24.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. 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 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Providence Career Technical
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 62 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 4 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
- 24.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.9
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.7%
- Hispanic76.7%
- Black10.9%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.8%
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
1 distinct course 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.
Hope High School
High · Grades 09–12
775 reported students
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa
High · Grades 09–12
685 reported students
Mount Pleasant High
High · Grades 09–12
997 reported students
Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,050 reported students
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
High · Grades 09–12
447 reported students
Classical High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,116 reported students
Public schools near Providence Career Technical
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Academy High · Providence | 09–12 | 117 | under 0.1 mi |
| Central High School High · Providence | 09–12 | 1,050 | under 0.1 mi |
| Classical High School High · Providence | 09–12 | 1,116 | 0.1 mi |
| Charette Charter School High · Charter · Charette Charter | 09–12 | 168 | 0.6 mi |
| RINI Middle College High · Charter · Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College | 09–12 | 462 | 0.6 mi |
| Sheila Skip Nowell High · Sheila Skip Nowell Leadership Academy | 09–12 | 187 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Providence Career Technical
What grades does Providence Career Technical serve?
Providence Career Technical reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (career and technical school) in Providence.
How many students attend Providence Career Technical?
Providence Career Technical reported 759 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 61 Rhode Island high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 659 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Providence Career Technical?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 759 students and 62 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 Providence Career Technical a public, charter, or magnet school?
Providence Career Technical is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Providence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Providence Career Technical students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.8% 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 Providence Career Technical in?
Providence Career Technical 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 Providence Career Technical?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bridge Academy (under 0.1 mi), Central High School (under 0.1 mi), Classical High School (0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.