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North Providence High

1828 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904 · (401) 233-1150 · Providence County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,085 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,085
High
DISTRICT 425 · STATE 679
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
85 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
569 students
DISTRICT 53% · 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
263
Grade 10
282
Grade 11
279
Grade 12
261
Student demographics
White
48244%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
31829%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 31%
Black
16715%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 9%
Asian
484%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Two+
656%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Native American
30%
DISTRICT 0% · 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
54951%
Female
53649%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,085
+51 (+5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 11.5:1
% White
44%
was 64%
% Hispanic
29%
was 17%
% Black
15%
was 12%
% Asian
4%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About North Providence High

North Providence High operates as a sprawling secondary school in North Providence, Rhode Island, one of the schools within North Providence. Current enrollment sits at 1,085 students spanning grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 679 students per school, that is 60% larger than typical.

Across the 8 schools in North Providence (3,401 students total), North Providence High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, North Providence High lists that 44% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school lists 29% Hispanic, 15% Black, 6% multiracial, 4% Asian. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 60%.

On the income-and-resources front, The school currently runs with 85 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.8:1. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 52% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is south of Providence County's rate of about 64%.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Providence County put median household income runs about $78,787, about 32% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. North Providence High is one of 206 public schools in Providence County (combined enrollment of about 88,799 students).

Nearest neighbor: Stephen Olney School, around 0.4 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies an outer-ring site.

Over the past 7-year window. North Providence High's enrollment has increased 5% since 2018, when it stood at 1,034 (now 1,085). The White share of enrollment shrank from 64% to 44% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 11.5:1 in 2018 to 12.8:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. 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
North Providence High
District
North Providence
Address
1828 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904
Phone
(401) 233-1150
County
Providence County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,085
Teachers (FTE)
85
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
569 (52%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
440078000180
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About North Providence High
How large is North Providence High?
North Providence High enrolls approximately 1,085 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does North Providence High serve?
North Providence High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at North Providence High?
Approximately 12.8:1 students per teacher at North Providence High.
How diverse is North Providence High?
North Providence High reports a student body of 44% White, 29% Hispanic, 15% Black, 4% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees North Providence High?
North Providence High is overseen by North Providence in Providence County.
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