Classical High School Overview

Overview

Classical High School is ranked 2nd within Rhode Island. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Classical High School is 55 percent. The student body makeup is 41 percent male and 59 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 71 percent. Classical High School is 1 of 15 high schools in the Providence Public School District.

Rankings / Awards

This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.

Medal Awarded	Silver
National Rank
#652
State Rank
#2

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Students / Teachers

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Total Enrollment	1,031
Total Minority Enrollment (% of total)	71%
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)	62%
Full-Time Teachers	57

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Test Scores

U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP®/IB exams).

Proficient in Reading	99%
Proficient in Math	54%
College Readiness Index	40.1

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Grades Served	09 – 12
Setting	Mid-size City
Charter School	No
Magnet School	No
Receives Title I Funding	Yes

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools	15
Total Students	7,935
Proficient in Reading (district average)	55%
Proficient in Math (district average)	7%
College Readiness (district average)	17.8