- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Providence, RI
Achievement First Providence H
Federal NCES profile for Achievement First Providence H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440002100538Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Achievement First Providence H earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Rhode Island schools.
- #4 of 16
- high schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.6:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Achievement First Providence H has class sizes larger than 98% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Achievement First Providence H ranks #4 of 16 high schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Achievement First Rhode Island · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440002100538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+143 students YoY
Achievement First Providence H grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+92.3%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+143 students YoY 440002100538 · Providence, RI High · SMALL · CHARTER
458 enr · 28.6:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Achievement First Promesa (548 students)
Achievement First Providence H grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+92.3%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Achievement First Providence H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Achievement Fi
Achievement First Promesa
548 students
- Achievement Fi
Achievement First Iluminar
465 students
- Achievement Fi
Achievement First Providence
460 students
- This school
Achievement First Providence H
458 students
- Achievement Fi
Achievement First Envision Ele
458 students
- Af Iluminar Ma
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch
406 students
What this shows Achievement First Providence H reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Achievement First Providence H compares
Achievement First Providence H is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.6:1 | ▲ 107% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 27% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 107% above state mean
Top 98% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,425
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
African American 18.6%
Two or More 2.4%
White 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Achievement First Providence H is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Achievement First Rhode Island reports $17,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Achievement First Providence H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement First Promesa | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Achievement First Iluminar | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Achievement First Providence | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Achievement First Envision Ele | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Achievement First Providence H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Providence
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Classical High School
Standard public school
1,116 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
1,050 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Mount Pleasant High
Standard public school
997 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr
Vocational / career-technical school
817 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Hope High School
Standard public school
775 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Providence Career Technical
Vocational / career-technical school
759 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Achievement First Providence H
How many students attend Achievement First Providence H?
Achievement First Providence H has 458 students enrolled. It is a high school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), up 143.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Providence H?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Providence H is 28.6:1, which is 107% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Achievement First Providence H?
50.3% of students at Achievement First Providence H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achievement First Providence H?
The largest demographic group at Achievement First Providence H is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achievement First Providence H?
Achievement First Providence H has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Achievement First Providence H rank among high schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Achievement First Providence H ranks #4 of 16 high schools in Providence, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in Achievement First Rhode Island?
Besides Achievement First Providence H, Achievement First Rhode Island also operates Achievement First Promesa (548 students), Achievement First Iluminar (465 students), and Achievement First Providence (460 students). See the Achievement First Rhode Island district page for the complete list.