How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Blackstone Academy Charter | Charles E. Shea High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pawtucket, RI | Pawtucket, RI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 357 | 770 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.7% | 70.6% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Blackstone Academy Charter | Charles E. Shea High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,667 | $19,041 |
| District | Blackstone Academy | Pawtucket |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Blackstone Academy Charter | Charles E. Shea High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.3% | 17.2% |
| African American | 20.2% | 38.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64.1% | 35.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 6.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Blackstone Academy Charter | Charles E. Shea High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 7 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 114:1 | 308:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.1% | 55.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.