How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Highlander | Learning Community |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Providence, Rhode Island | Central Falls, Rhode Island |
| Total Enrollment | 617 | 579 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 12.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Highlander | Learning Community |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,036 | $22,294 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.1% | 17.4% |
| State Revenue | 51.8% | 63.8% |
| Local Revenue | 22.2% | 18.7% |
Highlander
Federal State Local
Learning Community
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Highlander | Learning Community |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.6% | 4.0% |
| African American | 26.4% | 14.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.8% | 80.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.6% | 71.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Highlander | Learning Community |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 169.5:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.2% | 31.3% |
School Types
Highlander
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Learning Community
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.