Classical High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  1,113

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.9%
White:
19.9%
African American:
17.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.3% Help


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Compare Details Classical High School ranks better than 95% of high schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks first among 10 ranked high schools in the Providence School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Classical High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.9%), White (19.9%), African American (17.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Providence School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Classical High School is 17.3, which is the highest among 10 high schools in the Providence School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Classical High School is $12,489, which is the lowest among 10 high schools in the Providence School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Classical High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Classical High School 3rd of 60 Rhode Island public high schools. (See Classical High School in the ranking list.)

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Providence:

SchoolDigger ranks Providence 54th of 59 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Classical High School

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Rank History for all students at Classical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 95.87 2nd 49 95.9%
2010 93.28 3rd 50 94.0%
2011 81.23 9th 45 80.0%
2012 85.38 7th 45 84.4%
2013 84.61 4th 45 91.1%
2014 81.40 7th 47 85.1%
2015 89.77 4th 56 92.9%
2016 88.29 5th 57 91.2%
2017 72.85 13th 56 76.8%
2018 96.94 2nd 57 96.5%
2019 92.52 4th 59 93.2%
2021 94.49 4th 59 93.2%
2022 90.14 6th 59 89.8%
2023 93.29 3rd 60 95.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Classical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.25 3rd 20 85.0%
2023 88.71 1st 21 95.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Classical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.12 1st 54 98.1%
2023 99.19 1st 58 98.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Classical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.53 6th 58 89.7%
2023 87.41 6th 59 89.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Classical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.96 2nd 54 96.3%
2023 96.43 3rd 56 94.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Classical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.69 2nd 9 77.8%
2023 82.97 3rd 10 70.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Classical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.96 1st 28 96.4%
2023 99.55 1st 26 96.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Classical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.29 4th 49 91.8%
2023 97.46 2nd 53 96.2%
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Rank History for White students at Classical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 94.84 1st 42 97.6%
2023 94.18 2nd 43 95.3%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Classical High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 842 108 68 58 1 n/a n/a 0 1077
1989 826 114 84 72 1 n/a n/a 0 1097
1990 773 114 103 83 2 n/a n/a 0 1075
1991 764 127 100 91 3 n/a n/a 0 1085
1992 757 136 128 105 3 n/a n/a 0 1129
1993 713 157 140 120 4 n/a n/a 0 1134
1994 683 175 147 142 6 n/a n/a 0 1153
1995 620 157 167 155 5 n/a n/a 0 1104
1996 620 157 167 155 5 n/a n/a 0 1104
1997 595 162 178 159 4 n/a n/a 0 1098
1998 567 189 177 156 3 n/a n/a 0 1092
1999 575 208 160 176 2 n/a n/a 0 1121
2000 569 212 162 185 1 n/a n/a 0 1129
2001 560 216 165 196 4 n/a n/a 0 1141
2002 500 204 151 258 3 n/a n/a 0 1116
2003 500 204 151 258 3 n/a n/a 0 1116
2004 488 219 142 282 3 n/a n/a 0 1134
2005 451 216 138 311 6 n/a n/a 0 1122
2006 424 206 121 331 6 n/a n/a 0 1088
2007 407 209 115 347 6 n/a n/a 0 1084
2008 363 210 111 354 7 n/a n/a 0 1045
2009 331 208 103 385 6 n/a n/a 0 1033
2010 294 216 112 402 7 n/a n/a 0 1031
2011 277 193 109 443 9 1 15 0 1047
2012 281 202 103 491 7 1 20 0 1105
2013 288 180 96 512 6 2 29 0 1113
2014 297 183 89 507 6 2 35 0 1119
2015 283 187 96 510 3 1 38 0 1118
2016 263 195 107 535 3 2 38 0 1143
2017 275 201 110 504 2 2 38 0 1132
2018 281 177 110 519 2 2 35 0 1126
2019 271 165 104 497 2 3 45 0 1087
2020 279 165 100 494 2 3 52 0 1095
2021 270 168 102 523 5 2 45 0 1115
2022 246 181 102 515 4 1 49 5 1103
2023 221 193 100 533 5 0 52 9 1113

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Classical High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1077 n/a n/a 5.6
1989 1097 n/a n/a 4.6
1990 1075 n/a n/a 7.1
1991 1085 59.6 18.2 5.3
1992 1129 67.0 16.8 8.1
1993 1134 59.2 19.2 8
1994 1153 65.0 17.7 13.5
1995 1104 66.0 16.7 22.9
1996 1104 66.0 16.7 22.9
1997 1098 61.0 18.0 27.1
1998 1092 61.0 17.9 29
1999 1121 62.0 18.1 35.9
2000 1129 59.0 19.1 35.5
2001 1141 53.0 21.5 34.2
2002 1116 n/a n/a 51.5
2003 1116 n/a n/a 51.5
2004 1134 74.0 15.3 50.3
2005 1122 71.0 15.8 35.5
2006 1088 72.0 15.1 48.2
2007 1084 68.5 15.8 28.8
2008 1045 58.0 18.0 57.2
2009 1033 61.0 14.4 59.3
2010 1031 57.0 18.0 61.9
2011 1047 62.8 16.6 60.1
2012 1105 63.0 17.5 60.4
2013 1113 54.0 20.6 61.3
2014 1119 54.0 20.7 61.5
2015 1118 51.0 21.9 63.1
2016 1143 61.0 18.7 62.6
2017 1132 63.0 17.9 68
2018 1126 62.0 18.1 70
2019 1087 66.0 16.4 59.8
2020 1095 64.0 17.1 72
2021 1115 65.2 17.1 58.9
2022 1103 65.2 16.9 54.5
2023 1113 64.0 17.3 58.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Classical High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1077 n/a n/a 5.6
1989 1097 n/a n/a 4.6
1990 1075 n/a n/a 7.1
1991 1085 59.6 18.2 5.3
1992 1129 67.0 16.8 8.1
1993 1134 59.2 19.2 8
1994 1153 65.0 17.7 13.5
1995 1104 66.0 16.7 22.9
1996 1104 66.0 16.7 22.9
1997 1098 61.0 18.0 27.1
1998 1092 61.0 17.9 29
1999 1121 62.0 18.1 35.9
2000 1129 59.0 19.1 35.5
2001 1141 53.0 21.5 34.2
2002 1116 n/a n/a 51.5
2003 1116 n/a n/a 51.5
2004 1134 74.0 15.3 50.3
2005 1122 71.0 15.8 35.5
2006 1088 72.0 15.1 48.2
2007 1084 68.5 15.8 28.8
2008 1045 58.0 18.0 57.2
2009 1033 61.0 14.4 59.3
2010 1031 57.0 18.0 61.9
2011 1047 62.8 16.6 60.1
2012 1105 63.0 17.5 60.4
2013 1113 54.0 20.6 61.3
2014 1119 54.0 20.7 61.5
2015 1118 51.0 21.9 63.1
2016 1143 61.0 18.7 62.6
2017 1132 63.0 17.9 68
2018 1126 62.0 18.1 70
2019 1087 66.0 16.4 59.8
2020 1095 64.0 17.1 72
2021 1115 65.2 17.1 58.9
2022 1103 65.2 16.9 54.5
2023 1113 64.0 17.3 58.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Classical High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $210 (1.9%) $10,746 (98.1%) $10,956
2019 $222 (1.9%) $11,471 (98.1%) $11,692
2020 $315 (2.8%) $10,813 (97.2%) $11,128
2021 $511 (4.1%) $11,978 (95.9%) $12,489

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Classical High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 59 High schoolsRanks 3rd of 60 High schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Classical High School)95.690.9
 4.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)37.937.2
 0.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)60.155.3
 4.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Classical High School)67.761.5
 6.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Providence)15.915.5
 0.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)3127.2
 3.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Classical High School)90.183.8
 6.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)25.527.6
 2.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)50.549.1
 1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Classical High School)74.758.3
 16.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Providence)14.813.4
 1.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)31.225.3
 5.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10871113
 2.4%
African American165193
 17%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian104100
 3.8%
Hispanic497533
 7.2%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White271221
 18.5%
Two or More Races4552
 15.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.8%58.3%
 1.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,113 students attended Classical High School.

Yes! Classical High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 60 Rhode Island high schools.

Students at Classical High School are 48% Hispanic, 20% White, 17% African American, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races.


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