MET Career and Tech

Providence, Rhode Island — 1 schools

776
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,755
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MET Career and Tech operates 1 public schools serving 776 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Rhode Island. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 817 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Providence County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,755 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 30.5% local, 59.9% state, and 9.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #22 of 53 in Rhode Island against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), and 42.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.3% Hispanic or Latino, 23.8% White, 17.4% African American across the district's schools.

Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr accounts for 100.0% of all MET Career and Tech student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MET Career and Tech-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MET Career and Tech has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 58.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

MET Career and Tech chronic absenteeism rate is 42.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.6%
Federal
59.9%
State
30.5%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
22 / 53
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Providence County county, where this district is located.

$1,318
Studio/mo
$1,402
1 BR/mo
$1,729
2 BR/mo
$2,087
3 BR/mo
$2,480
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in MET Career and Tech.

White 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 55.3%
African American 17.4%
Asian 1.7%
Multiracial 0.9%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
42.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in MET Career and Tech

School Enrollment
Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr
817

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MET Career and Tech?

MET Career and Tech has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 776 students.

How much does MET Career and Tech spend per student?

MET Career and Tech spends $20,755 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #22 in Rhode Island.

What is the average rent near MET Career and Tech?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Providence County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of MET Career and Tech?

MET Career and Tech students are 55.3% Hispanic or Latino, 23.8% White, 17.4% African American, 1.7% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MET Career and Tech?

MET Career and Tech has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #22 out of 53 districts in Rhode Island. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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