How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Joseph A. Whelan School | North Providence High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Providence, RI | North Providence, RI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 252 | 1,085 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.7% | 30.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Joseph A. Whelan School | North Providence High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,654 | $20,654 |
| District | North Providence | North Providence |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Joseph A. Whelan School | North Providence High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.4% | 44.4% |
| African American | 15.5% | 15.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.2% | 29.3% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.1% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Joseph A. Whelan School | North Providence High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 12 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 217:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.1% | 38.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 211 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.