How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Highlander | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Providence, Rhode Island | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Total Enrollment | 617 | 20,725 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 39 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.4:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Highlander | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,942 | $25,933 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.1% | 16.8% |
| State Revenue | 51.8% | 57.9% |
| Local Revenue | 22.2% | 25.2% |
Highlander
Federal State Local
Providence
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Highlander | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.6% | 8.7% |
| African American | 26.4% | 14.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.8% | 68.2% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.0% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.4% | 75.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Highlander | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 58 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 168.5:1 | 398.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 59.3% | 61.1% |
School Types
Highlander
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Providence
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.