麻豆果冻传媒

Charles E. Shea High School

485 East Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 870 students in grades 9-12, Charles E. Shea High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 870 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in RI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Charles E. Shea High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Charles E. Shea High School's student population of 870 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
870 students
This chart displays total students of Charles E. Shea High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Charles E. Shea High School
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Charles E. Shea High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Charles E. Shea High School by grade.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Charles E. Shea High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles E. Shea High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#242 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Charles E. Shea High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charles E. Shea High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charles E. Shea High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Charles E. Shea High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Charles E. Shea High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Charles E. Shea High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Charles E. Shea High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Charles E. Shea High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
44%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Charles E. Shea High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
19%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Charles E. Shea High School and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Charles E. Shea High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Charles E. Shea High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Charles E. Shea High School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Charles E. Shea High School and public school graduation rate of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Charles E. Shea High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Charles E. Shea High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles E. Shea High School's ranking?
Charles E. Shea High School is ranked #242 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Charles E. Shea High School often compared to?
Charles E. Shea High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William E. Tolman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles E. Shea High School?
The graduation rate of Charles E. Shea High School is 70%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Charles E. Shea High School?
870 students attend Charles E. Shea High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Charles E. Shea High School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles E. Shea High School?
Charles E. Shea High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charles E. Shea High School offer ?
Charles E. Shea High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Charles E. Shea High School part of?
Charles E. Shea High School is part of Pawtucket School District.

School Reviews

Review Charles E. Shea High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

麻豆果冻传媒 Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 870 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 70% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

2:34

17:47

25:25

3:17

Quick Links