Enrollment
405
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cumberland, RI
Blackstone Valley Prep High
Federal NCES profile for Blackstone Valley Prep High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440001500488Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackstone Valley Prep High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackstone Valley Prep High has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackstone Valley Prep High ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Cumberland, RI.
School address
NCES ID 440001500488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blackstone Valley Prep High compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blackstone Valley Prep High
Blackstone Valley Prep High is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Cumberland, Rhode Island, enrolling 405 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 54 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy spends $16,334 per pupil, 20% below the Rhode Island average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cumberland's high schools, it stands alongside Cumberland High School (1,428 students): Blackstone Valley Prep High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 13.5:1).
Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy also operates Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 (426 students) and Blackstone Valley Prep (422 students) alongside Blackstone Valley Prep High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blackstone Valley Prep High compares
Blackstone Valley Prep High on the metrics families compare, against Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 35% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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 + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy, which includes Blackstone Valley Prep High.
$16,334
Per student
-20%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 59.3%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blackstone Valley Prep High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep Element | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackstone Valley Prep High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Cumberland
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Blackstone Valley Prep High
How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep High?
Blackstone Valley Prep High has 405 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cumberland, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep High?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep High is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blackstone Valley Prep High?
53.6% of students at Blackstone Valley Prep High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackstone Valley Prep High?
Blackstone Valley Prep High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blackstone Valley Prep High rank among public schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackstone Valley Prep High ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Cumberland, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cumberland on the city page.
Is Blackstone Valley Prep High a good school?
Blackstone Valley Prep High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy?
Besides Blackstone Valley Prep High, Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy also operates Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 (426 students), Blackstone Valley Prep (422 students), and Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E (380 students). See the Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy district page for the complete list.
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