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Enrollment
1,116
High
DISTRICT 605 · STATE 679
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PROVIDENCE·NCES 440090000218
Classical High School
770 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903 · (401) 456-9145 · Providence County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,116 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
65 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
680 students
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 277 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 294 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 281 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 264 | 24% |
Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 64% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Classical High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical High School this school | 1,116 | 60.9% | N/A |
| Woonsocket High School Woonsocket | 1,646 | 67.0% | N/A |
| Cranston High School East Cranston | 1,525 | 73.9% | N/A |
| North Providence High North Providence | 1,085 | 52.4% | N/A |
| Johnston Senior High Johnston | 826 | 55.7% | N/A |
| Central High School Providence | 1,050 | 82.7% | N/A |
Matched among Rhode Island high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Classical High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Rhode Island | In Providence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,116 | #9 of 63 | #6 of 44 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.2:1 | #54 of 54 | #36 of 36 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.0% | #7 of 53 | #6 of 35 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 60.9% | #31 of 61 | #29 of 42 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -0.9% | #28 of 28 | #11 of 11 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,116
+1 (+0%) vs 2020
+3% since 1990-91, when it was 1,085
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
was 17.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,116 | 65 | 17.2:1 | 61% (680) |
| 2023-24 | 1,119 | 63 | 17.8:1 | 54% (608) |
| 2022-23 | 1,113 | 64 | 17.4:1 | 58% (649) |
| 2020-21 | 1,115 | 65 | 17.1:1 | 59% (657) |
| 2017-18 | 1,126 | 62 | 18.2:1 | 70% (788) |
| 2015-16 | 1,143 | 61 | 18.7:1 | 63% (716) |
| 2010-11 | 1,047 | 62 | 16.9:1 | 60% (629) |
| 2000-01 | 1,141 | 53 | 21.5:1 | 34% (390) |
| 1990-91 | 1,085 | 59 | 18.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Classical High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 1% (1,126 to 1,116); teachers up 5% (62 to 65).
About Classical High School
Classical High School is a large high school in Providence, located in Providence, Rhode Island. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 1,116 students in grades 9 through 12. The average for high schools in Rhode Island is about 679 students, so this school is 64% larger than average.
Classical High School is run by Providence, whose 39 schools enroll 20,645 students.
Roughly 50% of students at Classical High School are Hispanic. The rest of enrollment is 20% White, 16% Black, 8% Asian, and 4% multiracial. Among all residents of Providence County, the Hispanic share is about 26%. Classical High School's diversity index is 67%, against a US figure of 70%.
At Classical High School, 65 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 17.2:1. On average, high schools in Rhode Island have 12.8:1, compared with 17.2:1 here. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 61% of enrollment. That tracks the 64% average for public schools in Providence County.
Census Bureau estimates for Providence County show that the median household income is $78,787, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 32%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. Classical High School is one of 206 public schools in the county.
Central High School is located less than a tenth of a mile from Classical High School. The five-mile area around Classical High School holds at least 8 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put Classical High School inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000 (City: Mid-size).
Enrollment has been fairly stable: 1,115 in 2020-21 and 1,116 in 2024-25.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Classical High School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Providence County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Providence
- Central High SchoolHigh · 1,050 students
- Mount Pleasant HighHigh · 997 students
- Governor Christopher DelSestoMiddle · 818 students
- Nathanael Greene MiddleMiddle · 815 students
- Roger Williams MiddleMiddle · 786 students
- Hope High SchoolHigh · 775 students
Other schools in Providence
- Central High SchoolHigh · 1,050 students
- Mount Pleasant HighHigh · 997 students
- Governor Christopher DelSestoMiddle · 818 students
- Metropolitan Career Tech CtrHigh · 817 students
- Nathanael Greene MiddleMiddle · 815 students
- Roger Williams MiddleMiddle · 786 students
Other Classical High schools
One other US public school is named Classical High. Classical High School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Classical HighLynn, MA · 1,795 students
Nearby schools
- Central High School0.1 mi · 1,050
- Providence Career Technical0.1 mi · 759
- Bridge Academy0.1 mi · 117
- Urban Collaborative Program0.2 mi · 145
- Charette Charter School0.4 mi · 168
- RINI Middle College0.5 mi · 462
Frequently asked questions
About Classical High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Classical High School?
Classical High School enrolls approximately 1,116 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Classical High School serve?
Classical High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Classical High School have?
Classical High School employs 65 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.
How diverse is Classical High School?
Classical High School reports a student body of 20% White, 50% Hispanic, 16% Black, 8% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Classical High School in?
Classical High School is part of Providence.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.