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Enrollment
1,691
High
DISTRICT 467 · STATE 679
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EAST PROVIDENCE·NCES 440033000097
East Providence High
2000 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 · (401) 435-7806 · Providence County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,691 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
109 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
892 students
DISTRICT 55% · 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 | 443 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 421 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 468 | 28% |
| Grade 12 | 359 | 21% |
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · 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
School pathway
Based on grade levels within East Providence. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where East Providence High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Rhode Island | In Providence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,691 | #1 of 63 | #1 of 44 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #51 of 54 | #33 of 36 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.5% | #13 of 53 | #11 of 35 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +11.5% | #9 of 21 | #9 of 20 |
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.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,691
+174 (+11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 14.7:1
% White
58%
was 71%
% Hispanic
17%
was 7%
% Black
13%
was 14%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,691 | 109 | 15.5:1 | 53% (892) |
| 2023-24 | 1,697 | 106 | 16.0:1 | 49% (831) |
| 2022-23 | 1,659 | 105.1 | 15.8:1 | 47% (787) |
| 2017-18 | 1,517 | 103.4 | 14.7:1 | 48% (725) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for East Providence High.
About East Providence High
East Providence High is a high-enrollment high school in Rhode Island, with an address in East Providence. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 1,691 students in grades 9 through 12. The average for high schools in Rhode Island is about 679 students, so this school is 149% larger than average.
East Providence is responsible for 11 schools, East Providence High included, with 5,136 students in all.
A majority of students at East Providence High, 58%, are White. Other reported shares: 17% Hispanic, 13% Black, and 10% multiracial. That is close to the 60% White share among all Providence County residents. East Providence High has a diversity index of 60%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The teaching staff at East Providence High is 109 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 15.5:1. The average ratio among high schools in Rhode Island is 12.8:1, lower than at this school. About 53% of students, or 892, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The 64% average for public schools in Providence County is 11 points higher.
Among Providence County residents, median household income is about $78,787, roughly 32% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 206 public schools in Providence County, with a combined enrollment of about 88,799.
Emma G. Whiteknact School is the public school closest to East Providence High, about 0.6 miles away. East Providence High has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
East Providence High is coded as Suburb: Large in federal locale data.
From 2017-18 to 2024-25, East Providence High went from 1,517 students to 1,691. The percentage of White students decreased from 71% to 58% between 2017-18 and 2024-25.
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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 East Providence
- Edward Martin MiddleMiddle · 564 students
- Waddington SchoolElementary · 554 students
- Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 549 students
- Myron J. Francis ElementaryElementary · 391 students
- Kent Heights SchoolElementary · 251 students
- Orlo Avenue SchoolElementary · 245 students
Other schools in East Providence
- Edward Martin MiddleMiddle · 564 students
- Kent Heights SchoolElementary · 251 students
- Orlo Avenue SchoolElementary · 245 students
- Agnes B. Hennessey SchoolElementary · 242 students
- Silver Spring SchoolElementary · 223 students
- Emma G. Whiteknact SchoolElementary · 216 students
Nearby schools
- Emma G. Whiteknact School0.6 mi · 216
- Orlo Avenue School0.7 mi · 245
- Edward Martin Middle1.1 mi · 564
- Kent Heights School1.3 mi · 251
- Seekonk High1.5 mi · 505
- Seekonk Transitions Academy1.5 mi · 6
Frequently asked questions
About East Providence HighHow many students attend East Providence High?
East Providence High enrolls approximately 1,691 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does East Providence High serve?
East Providence High serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Providence High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at East Providence High is approximately 15.5:1 (109 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at East Providence High?
At East Providence High, the student body is approximately 58% White, 17% Hispanic, 13% Black, 1% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is East Providence High in?
East Providence High is part of East Providence.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.