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Central Falls Sr High

24 Summer Street, Central Falls, RI 02863 · (401) 727-7710 · Providence County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL788 STUDENTS
Enrollment
788
High
DISTRICT 359 · STATE 679
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
54 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
748 students
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 54%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
175
Grade 10
211
Grade 11
212
Grade 12
190
Student demographics
White
20%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
51%
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 31%
Black
17%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 9%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
3%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
7%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
53%
Female
46%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
788
+147 (+23%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 15.2:1
% White
20%
was 12%
% Hispanic
51%
was 65%
% Black
17%
was 15%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Central Falls Sr High

Set in Central Falls, Rhode Island, Central Falls Sr High is a moderately sized secondary school, run under Central Falls. It teaches 788 students across grades 9 through 12.

Across the 7 schools in Central Falls (2,515 students total), Central Falls Sr High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Central Falls Sr High logs that the largest single group is Hispanic at 51%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school shows 20% White, 17% Black, 7% Native American, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 26% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 54 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.6:1. The state averages around 12.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 95% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Providence County runs at roughly 64%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, census data for Providence County shows median household income runs about $78,787, about 32% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. Across Providence County's 206 public schools (combined enrollment of about 88,799 students), Central Falls Sr High is one campus in the mix.

Raices Upper Dual Language Acd is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Central Falls Sr High operates from a commuter-belt location.

Looking at the recent track record. Central Falls Sr High's enrollment has ticked up 23% since 2018, when it stood at 641 (now 788). Over the same period, the Hispanic share decreased from 65% to 51%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Providence County at a glance

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Population
664,854
Census ACS
Median income
$78,787
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
206
88,799 students

Quick facts

School name
Central Falls Sr High
District
Central Falls
Address
24 Summer Street, Central Falls, RI 02863
Phone
(401) 727-7710
County
Providence County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
788
Teachers (FTE)
54
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
748 (95%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
440012000026
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Central Falls Sr High
How many students attend Central Falls Sr High?
Central Falls Sr High enrolls approximately 788 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Central Falls Sr High serve?
Central Falls Sr High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Falls Sr High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Central Falls Sr High is approximately 14.6:1 (54 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Central Falls Sr High?
Student demographics at Central Falls Sr High are roughly 20% White, 51% Hispanic, 17% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Central Falls Sr High?
Central Falls Sr High is overseen by Central Falls in Providence County.
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