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Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS

375 Adelaide Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 · (401) 456-0676 · Providence County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL447 STUDENTS
Enrollment
447
High
DISTRICT 605 · STATE 679
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
356 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
Grade 9
110
Grade 10
111
Grade 11
143
Grade 12
83
Student demographics
White
164%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
32974%
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 31%
Black
6013%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 9%
Asian
164%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Two+
184%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19644%
Female
25156%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
447
-215 (-32%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 14.4:1
% White
4%
was 3%
% Hispanic
74%
was 77%
% Black
13%
was 12%
% Asian
4%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS

Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS operates as a close-knit four-year high school in Providence, Rhode Island, overseen by Providence. Current enrollment sits at 447 students spanning grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Rhode Island's public schools average about 679 students each, so Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS sits 34% smaller than that benchmark.

Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS is one of 39 schools operated by Providence, a district that educates 20,645 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS records that Hispanic students make up the majority at 74%; the rest consists of 13% Black, 4% multiracial, 4% White, 4% Asian. That is considerably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 26%.

Looking at school resources, The school employs 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.4:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 12.8:1 average. Around 80% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Providence County runs at roughly 64%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully above the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, Providence County reports that median household income runs about $78,787, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS is one of 206 public schools in Providence County (combined enrollment of about 88,799 students).

Reservoir Avenue School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS.

Geographically, the school is in a downtown area.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS has fell 32%, going from 662 students in 2018 to 447 in 2025.

On the community side, members of the Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

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
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
District
Providence
Address
375 Adelaide Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
Phone
(401) 456-0676
County
Providence County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
447
Teachers (FTE)
31
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
356 (80%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
440090000344
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
How many students attend Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS?
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS enrolls approximately 447 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS serve?
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS have?
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.
How diverse is Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS?
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS reports a student body of 4% White, 74% Hispanic, 13% Black, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS?
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS is overseen by Providence in Providence County.
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