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Providence Career Technical

41 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 646 students in grades 9-12, Providence Career Technical 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 ≤5% (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 9:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in RI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (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

Providence Career Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Providence Career Technical's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
646 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Providence Career Technical 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 Providence Career Technical is 0.38, which is less 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)
#255 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Providence Career Technical, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Providence Career Technical 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 Providence Career Technical 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 Providence Career Technical 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
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Providence Career Technical and percentage of American Indian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Providence Career Technical and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
78%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Providence Career Technical and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
9%
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White
5%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Providence Career Technical 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
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Providence Career Technical 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 Providence Career Technical.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Providence Career Technical and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Providence Career Technical 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
78%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Providence Career Technical 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
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Providence Career Technical 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 Providence Career Technical's ranking?
Providence Career Technical is ranked #255 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Providence Career Technical often compared to?
Providence Career Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Metropolitan Career Tech Center, Davies Career-tech High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% 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 Providence Career Technical?
The graduation rate of Providence Career Technical is 90-94%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Providence Career Technical?
646 students attend Providence Career Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Providence Career Technical students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Providence Career Technical?
Providence Career Technical has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Providence Career Technical offer ?
Providence Career Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Providence Career Technical part of?
Providence Career Technical is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Providence Career Technical located?
Providence Career Technical is located in the West End neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 6 other public schools located in West End.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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