How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School | Paul Cuffee Upper School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Providence, RI | Providence, RI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 447 | 243 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.9% | 73.7% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School | Paul Cuffee Upper School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,733 | $23,469 |
| District | Providence | Paul Cuffee Charter School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School | Paul Cuffee Upper School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| African American | 13.4% | 21.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73.6% | 72.8% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 1.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School | Paul Cuffee Upper School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 7 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 136:1 | 264:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 78.3% | 23.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 2 |
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.