Sheila Skip Nowell in Providence, RI

At a glance

Reported students

187

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Rhode Island high enrollment

10th percentile

Compared with 61 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

187

Sheila Skip Nowell: 187 reported students.

State peer staffing position

54th percentile

12.5:1 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: 206
Teachers (FTE): 13
Student–teacher ratio: 15.8:1

What the reported data says about Sheila Skip Nowell

Sheila Skip Nowell is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Providence. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Sheila Skip Nowell Leadership Academy. NCES reports 187 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 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, 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 (66.8%) and Black (15.5%). English learners represent 24.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Sheila Skip Nowell

1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 15 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 24.8%
Students with disabilities: 16%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 99.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
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

White11.2%
Hispanic66.8%
Black15.5%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.3%

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

No students enrolled 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.

Public schools near Sheila Skip Nowell

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
RINI Middle College High · Charter · Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College	09–12	462	under 0.1 mi
Trinity Academy Performing Art High · Charter · Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts	05–12	234	under 0.1 mi
Charette Charter School High · Charter · Charette Charter	09–12	168	under 0.1 mi
YouthBuild Preparatory Academy High · YouthBuild Preparatory Academy	09–12	115	0.1 mi
Village Green Virtual High · Charter · Village Green Virtual	09–12	203	0.2 mi
Classical High School High · Providence	09–12	1,116	0.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Sheila Skip Nowell

What grades does Sheila Skip Nowell serve?

Sheila Skip Nowell reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sheila Skip Nowell Leadership Academy.

How many students attend Sheila Skip Nowell?

Sheila Skip Nowell reported 187 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 61 Rhode Island high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 206 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Sheila Skip Nowell?

The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 187 students and 15 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 Sheila Skip Nowell a public, charter, or magnet school?

Sheila Skip Nowell is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sheila Skip Nowell Leadership Academy attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Sheila Skip Nowell students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

99.5% 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 Sheila Skip Nowell in?

Sheila Skip Nowell is part of Sheila Skip Nowell Leadership Academy, based in Providence, RI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Sheila Skip Nowell?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include RINI Middle College (under 0.1 mi), Trinity Academy Performing Art (under 0.1 mi), Charette Charter School (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.