- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440001500488Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Blackstone Valley Prep High held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 440001500488 · Cumberland, RI High · SMALL · CHARTER
405 enr · 14:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 (426 students)
Blackstone Valley Prep High held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Blackstone Valley Prep High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blackstone Val
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
426 students
- Blackstone Val
Blackstone Valley Prep
422 students
- This school
Blackstone Valley Prep High
405 students
- Blackstone Val
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E
380 students
- Blackstone Val
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High
323 students
- Blackstone Val
Blackstone Valley Prep Element
280 students
What this shows Blackstone Valley Prep High reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackstone Valley Prep High compares
Blackstone Valley Prep High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,511
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 + 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.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy reports $17,511 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~405 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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 27/100 (lower 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 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.
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.