- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pawtucket, RI
Charles E. Shea High School
Federal NCES profile for Charles E. Shea High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440084000201
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles E. Shea High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Pawtucket · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles E. Shea High School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles E. Shea High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Pawtucket, RI.
School address
District: Pawtucket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440084000201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Charles E. Shea High School shrank from 870 students in 2022-23 to 823 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.5 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 440084000201 · Pawtucket, RI High · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 12:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: William E. Tolman High (995 students)
Charles E. Shea High School shrank from 870 students in 2022-23 to 823 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 64.5 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Charles E. Shea High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William E. Tol
William E. Tolman High
995 students
- This school
Charles E. Shea High School
770 students
- Joseph Jenks M
Joseph Jenks Middle School
697 students
- Lyman B. Goff
Lyman B. Goff Middle School
637 students
- Samuel Slater
Samuel Slater Middle School
590 students
- Henry J. Winte
Henry J. Winters School
550 students
What this shows Charles E. Shea High School reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles E. Shea High School compares
Charles E. Shea High School is a shrinking 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▲ 30% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.8%
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
$19,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
White 17.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Charles E. Shea High School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Pawtucket reports $19,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles E. Shea High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William E. Tolman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph Jenks Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyman B. Goff Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel Slater Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Winters School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles E. Shea High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Pawtucket
3 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 (~770 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles E. Shea High School
How many students attend Charles E. Shea High School?
Charles E. Shea High School has 770 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pawtucket, RI. CCD year-over-year: 870 (2022-23) → 823 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles E. Shea High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles E. Shea High School is 12:1, which is 13% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles E. Shea High School?
51.5% of students at Charles E. Shea High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles E. Shea High School?
The largest demographic group at Charles E. Shea High School is African American at 38.9% of enrollment, in Pawtucket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles E. Shea High School?
Charles E. Shea High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles E. Shea High School rank among high schools in Pawtucket?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles E. Shea High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Pawtucket, 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 Pawtucket on the city page.
What other schools are in Pawtucket?
Besides Charles E. Shea High School, Pawtucket also operates William E. Tolman High (995 students), Joseph Jenks Middle School (697 students), and Lyman B. Goff Middle School (637 students). See the Pawtucket district page for the complete list.