- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Providence, RI
Classical High School
Federal NCES profile for Classical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440090000218
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Classical High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island.
- #14 of 16
- high schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Classical High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Classical High School ranks #14 of 16 high schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440090000218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Classical High School held near 1,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 440090000218 · Providence, RI High · MID · TRAD
1,116 enr · 17.4:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,050 students)
Classical High School held near 1,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Classical High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Classical High School
1,116 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,050 students
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant High
997 students
- Governor Chris
Governor Christopher Delsesto
818 students
- Nathanael Gree
Nathanael Greene Middle
815 students
- Roger Williams
Roger Williams Middle
786 students
What this shows Classical High School reports 1,116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Classical High School compares
Classical High School 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▲ 20% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,116 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,116
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$24,733
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.5%
White 20.1%
African American 15.9%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Classical High School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Providence reports $24,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Classical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Pleasant High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Christopher Delsesto | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roger Williams Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Classical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Providence
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa
Standard public school
685 students 24.5:1 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 (~1,116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Classical High School
How many students attend Classical High School?
Classical High School has 1,116 students enrolled. It is a high school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 1,113 (2022-23) → 1,119 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Classical High School is 17.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Classical High School?
47.4% of students at Classical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Classical High School?
The largest demographic group at Classical High School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment, in Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Classical High School?
Classical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Classical High School rank among high schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Classical High School ranks #14 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 Providence?
Besides Classical High School, Providence also operates Central High School (1,050 students), Mount Pleasant High (997 students), and Governor Christopher Delsesto (818 students). See the Providence district page for the complete list.