Best high schools in Providence (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 17 schools in Providence, Rhode Island. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Rhode Island.
- 169Classical High SchoolProvidence · Public High75% Math proficiency · 1,116 students
- 242Aventure AcademyProvidence · Public High85.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 227 students
- 342Times2 Middle/High SchoolProvidence · Charter High76% Free/reduced-price lunch · 383 students
- 438Achievement First Providence HProvidence · Charter High82.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 458 students
- 538Bridge AcademyProvidence · Public High65% Free/reduced-price lunch · 117 students
- 629Paul Cuffee Upper SchoolProvidence · Charter High17% Math proficiency · 243 students
- 726Charette Charter SchoolProvidence · Charter High88.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 168 students
- 821Trinity Academy Performing ArtProvidence · Charter High7.5% Math proficiency · 234 students
- 920Sheila Skip NowellProvidence · Public High24.5% Reading proficiency · 187 students
- 1019RINI Middle CollegeProvidence · Charter High5% Math proficiency · 462 students
- 1117E-Cubed AcademyProvidence · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 338 students
- 1216Hope High SchoolProvidence · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 775 students
- 1315W B Cooley & Acad InternationaProvidence · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 685 students
- 1414Dr. Jorge Alvarez HSProvidence · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 447 students
- 1514Village Green VirtualProvidence · Charter High5% Math proficiency · 203 students
- 1612Central High SchoolProvidence · Public High2% Math proficiency · 1,050 students
- 1710Mount Pleasant HighProvidence · Public High2% Math proficiency · 997 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical High School Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 69.0 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 1,116 |
| 2 | Aventure Academy Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.4 Lower 50% | 85.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 227 |
| 3 | Times2 Middle/High School Providence · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 42.0 Lower 50% | 76% Free/reduced-price lunch | 383 |
| 4 | Achievement First Providence H Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 38.2 Lower 50% | 82.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 458 |
| 5 | Bridge Academy Providence · High · Grades 10–12 | Public | 37.9 Lower 50% | 65% Free/reduced-price lunch | 117 |
| 6 | Paul Cuffee Upper School Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 29.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 243 |
| 7 | Charette Charter School Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 25.5 Lower 50% | 88.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 168 |
| 8 | Trinity Academy Performing Art Providence · High · Grades 5–12 | Charter | 21.0 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 234 |
| 9 | Sheila Skip Nowell Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.5 Lower 50% | 24.5% Reading proficiency | 187 |
| 10 | RINI Middle College Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 19.3 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 462 |
| 11 | E-Cubed Academy Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.2 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 338 |
| 12 | Hope High School Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.4 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 775 |
| 13 | W B Cooley & Acad Internationa Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 15.0 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 685 |
| 14 | Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.4 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 447 |
| 15 | Village Green Virtual Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 13.5 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 203 |
| 16 | Central High School Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 11.5 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 1,050 |
| 17 | Mount Pleasant High Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 10.1 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 997 |
Classical High School in Providence leads the 2025 list of high schools in Providence with a Success Index (US) of 69.0. Of the 17 schools shown, 10 are public, 7 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Rhode Island high schools rankings, every school on the Providence page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Providence?
Classical High School in Providence, Rhode Island ranks first among high schools in Providence with a Success Index (US) of 69.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,116).
How are high schools in Providence ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.