- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Providence, RI
North Providence High
Federal NCES profile for North Providence High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440078000180
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Providence High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in North Providence · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Providence High has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Providence High ranks #2 of 9 public schools in North Providence, RI.
School address
District: North Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440078000180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
North Providence High held near 1,098 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 86.0 → 83.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 440078000180 · North Providence, RI High · MID · TRAD
1,085 enr · 12.6:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Birchwood Middle School (390 students)
North Providence High held near 1,098 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 86.0 → 83.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
North Providence High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Providence High
1,085 students
- Birchwood Midd 390
Birchwood Middle School
390 students
- Stephen Olney 388
Stephen Olney School
388 students
- James L. Mcgui 384
James L. Mcguire School
384 students
- Dr. Edward Ric 378
Dr. Edward Ricci School
378 students
- Greystone Scho 303
Greystone School
303 students
What this shows North Providence High reports 1,085 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Providence High compares
North Providence High 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 24% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,085 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,085
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$18,638
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
211
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, North Providence High is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for North Providence reports $18,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Providence High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen Olney School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James L. Mcguire School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Edward Ricci School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greystone School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Providence High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,085 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Providence High
How many students attend North Providence High?
North Providence High has 1,085 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 1,090 (2022-23) → 1,098 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Providence High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Providence High is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 North Providence High?
30.1% of students at North Providence High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Providence High?
The largest demographic group at North Providence High is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in North Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Providence High?
North Providence High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 North Providence High rank among public schools in North Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, North Providence High ranks #2 of 9 public schools in North Providence, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in North Providence?
Besides North Providence High, North Providence also operates Birchwood Middle School (390 students), Stephen Olney School (388 students), and James L. Mcguire School (384 students). See the North Providence district page for the complete list.