Enrollment
1,085
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440078000180
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Providence High compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Providence High
North Providence High is a large high school in North Providence, Rhode Island, enrolling 1,085 students.
At 12.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Rhode Island median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.1% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Rhode Island, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,085 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 262 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,085 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North Providence also operates Birchwood Middle School (390 students) and Stephen Olney School (388 students) alongside North Providence High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Providence High compares
North Providence High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Providence, which includes North Providence High.
$17,717
Per student
-13%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,085 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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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.
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Providence High a good school?
North Providence High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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