Providence Public School District

Providence Public School District
Opening doors to our children's futures
Location
797 Westminster St Providence, RI 02903 United States
Coordinates	41°49′05″N 71°25′17″W / 41.818061°N 71.421433°W / 41.818061; -71.421433 (District office)Coordinates: 41°49′05″N 71°25′17″W / 41.818061°N 71.421433°W / 41.818061; -71.421433 (District office)
District information
Type	Public
Grades	K-12
Established	1977
Superintendent	Chris Maher
Schools	49 schools, 3 annexes and 2 charter schools
District ID	4400900^[1]
Students and staff
Students	30,000^[2]
Teachers	9000
Staff	200
Student-teacher ratio	26:1
Other information
Website	providenceschools.org

The Providence Public School Department is the administrative force behind the primary public school district of Providence, Rhode Island. As of February 2011, it serves 23,561 students in 43 schools, 3 annexes, 2 charter schools, and 1 center servicing students with disabilities.^[3]

Vision and mission

Vision

The Providence Public School District will be a national leader in educating urban youth.

Mission

The Providence Public School District will prepare all students to succeed in the nation’s colleges and universities, and in their chosen professions.

History

Providence civic leader John Howland established a system of free public education by means of the School Act in 1828. During the 1830s and 1840s, that system grew and prospered, especially in Providence, owing to the exertions of Samuel Bridgham, Nathan Bishop, and Thomas Wilson Dorr. Education specialist Henry Barnard was recruited as the first state commissioner of education until 1849, with the aim of bringing the other towns to the high educational level which had been achieved by Providence. Barnard observed that "the city of Providence has already gained to itself an extended reputation and made itself a bright example to many other cities."

List of schools

Elementary schools

As of the 2016–2017 school year

Apple is plan new school
Bailey
Carnevale
D’Abate
Feinstein at Broad Street
Feinstein at Sackett Street
Fogarty
Fortes
Frank Spaziano & Annex
Gregorian
Kennedy
King
Kizirian
Lauro
Lima
Lima Annex
Messer
Pleasant View
Reservoir
Veazie
Webster
West
Young & Woods

Middle schools

As of the 2016–2017 school year

DelSesto
Esek Hopkins
Gilbert Stuart
Nathan Bishop
Nathanael Greene
Roger Willams

High schools

Classical High School
Hope High School
Mount Pleasant High School
Juanita Sanchez Complex
Central High School
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School
Providence Career Tech Academy

Charter schools

Textron Chamber of Commerce Providence Public Charter School
The Times2 Academy

Centers servicing students with significant disabilities

Harold A. Birch Vocational Program

Student achievement

Not Making Adequate Yearly Progress

According to the 2010–2011 AYP Summary Reports 50% of schools in the district are making Adequate Yearly Progress.^[4] The district received the AYP Status of Not Making Adequate Yearly Progress for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.

NECAP results

District NECAP results for 2015–16 were significantly below state averages.^[4]

Subject	School year	Percent proficient district	Percent proficient state
3rd Grade Math	2015–16	33%	56%
3rd Grade Reading	2013–14	47%	69%
4th Grade Math	2013–14	39%	63%
4th Grade Reading	2013–14	53%	70%
4th Grade Science	2015–16	17%	41%
5th Grade Math	2013–14	38%	61%
5th Grade Reading	2013–14	52%	74%
5th Grade Writing	2015–16	44%	64%
6th Grade Math	2013–14	31%	59%
6th Grade Reading	2013–14	45%	72%
7th Grade Math	2013–14	34%	59%
7th Grade Reading	2013–14	39%	69%
8th Grade Math	2013–14	34%	57%
8th Grade Reading	2013–14	48%	74%
8th Grade Writing	2013–14	32%	56%
8th Grade Science	2015–16	9%	30%
11th Grade Math	2013–14	14%	35%
11th Grade Reading	2013–14	61%	81%
11th Grade Writing	2013–14	48%	66%
11th Grade Science	2012–13	9%	30%

Graduation rates

Four-year graduation rate (students entering grade 9 in 2009–2010)^[4] (as reported by the Rhode Island Department of Education)

-	Year	District	State
Percent graduated within 4 Years	2012–13	71.4%	79.7%
Percent dropped out	2012–13	15.0%	9.1%
Percent received GED	2012–13	2.2%	2.9%
Percent still in school	2012–13	11.4%	8.3%

Five-year graduation rate (students entering grade 9 in 2008–2009)^[4] (as reported by the Rhode Island Department of Education)

Graduation rates	District	State
Percent graduated within 4 years	65.5%	77.3%
Percent graduated in 5 years	5.1%	3.6%
Percent graduated within 5 years	70.6%	80.9%

Historic graduation rate data^[5] (as reported by the district)

School year	Graduation rate
2005–06	71.01%
2004–05	72.98%
2003–04	65.60%
2002–03	65.70%

Population

2010–2011 school year

District data from 2010–2011 school year^[6]

Demographics

14,715 or 63% Hispanic
4,521 or 19% Black
2,175 or 9% White
1,237 or 5% Asian
676 or 3% Multi-racial
215 or 1% Native American

Free and reduced lunches

Elementary: 82% free, 6% reduced, 4% paid
Middle: 83% free, 6% reduced, 5% paid
High: 74% free, 8% reduced, 7% paid

Universal Free Lunch Program in all middle and high schools.

Special populations

Special Education

As of January 2011, 4,560 students in the district, ages 3–21, were identified as having disabilities.

Language programs

Program	Percent enrolled	Students
ESL students	53%	2,064
Bilingual students	37%	1,449
Eligible not enrolled (ENE)	9%	362
Dual language (included in bilingual totals)	3%	116
Total in program	100%	3,875

995 (19%) - Exited students being monitored

5,232 - Total with monitoring & ENE

Staff: 3,236

Number	Percentage	Staff position
1,895	59%	Teachers
753	23%	Aides, bus monitors, crossing guards
224	7%	Clerical support
222	7%	Other
76	2%	School administrators
33	1%	Certified personnel
33	1%	Non-certified support personnel

Teacher and administrator demographics from 2005–06

Teaching staff demographics

82% White
7.6% Black
8.8% Hispanic
1.2% Asian / Pacific Islander
0.4% American Indian
27% Male | 73% Female

Administrator demographics

62% White
24% Black
12% Hispanic
2% Asian / Pacific Islander
0% American Indian
48% Male | 52% Female

Population changes over time

Student population data

Date	Student population
2014 March	23,818^[2]
2011 February	23,561^[6]
2009 November	23,632^[7]
2009 March	23,344^[8]
2007 February	24,804^[5]
2006 January	25,085^[9]

District data from 2010–2011 school year^[6]

Changes in demographics

Date	Hispanic	Black	White	Asian	Multi-racial	Native American
March 2014	64.3%	17.5%	8.72%	4.99%	3.11%	0.86%
February 2011	63%	19%	9%	5%	3%	1%
March 2009	59%	22%	12%	6%	N/A	1%
January 2007	59%	22%	12%	6%	N/A	1%
January 2006	58%	22%	13%	6.3%	N/A	0.7%

Finances

Budget

FY 10-11 Budget: $395,628,201^[6]

Per-pupil spending

FY 08-09 spending per pupil: $15,305^[6]

References

↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Providence". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
1 2 "Totals By Grade for all Public" (PDF). Providence Public School District. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
↑ "Learn About PPSD". PPSD Office of Communications. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
1 2 3 4 "InfoWorks! Rhode Island - Providence District". Rhode Island Department of Education. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
1 2 "PPSD Fact Sheet 2006–2007" (PDF). PPSD Office of Communications. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
1 2 3 4 5 "PPSD Fact Sheet 2010–2011" (PDF). PPSD Office of Communications. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
↑ "PPSD Fact Sheet 2008–2009" (PDF). PPSD Office of Communications. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
↑ "PPSD Fact Sheet 2008–2009" (PDF). PPSD Office of Communications. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
↑ "PPSD Fact Sheet 2005–2006" (PDF). PPSD Office of Communications. Retrieved 1 July 2012.

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