Providence Public School District
| Providence Public School District | |
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797 Westminster St Providence, RI 02903 United States |
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| Coordinates | 41°49′05″N 71°25′17″W / 41.818061°N 71.421433°WCoordinates: 41°49′05″N 71°25′17″W / 41.818061°N 71.421433°W |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Opening doors to our children's futures |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Established | 1977 |
| Superintendent | Chris Maher |
| Schools | 50 schools, 3 annexes and 2 charter schools |
| District ID | 4400900 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 30,000 |
| 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.
Providence Public Schools rank third when compared to public schools in New England. Worcester Public and Boston Public are ranked 1st and 2nd.
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.
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."
As of the 2017-2018 school year
(new school opening in May 2021)
As of the 2017–2018 school year
(new school project in July 2020)
(new school opening in June 2021)
As of the 2017–2018 school year
(new school project opening in August 2021)
According to the 2010–2011 AYP Summary Reports 50% of schools in the district are making Adequate Yearly Progress. The district received the AYP Status of Not Making Adequate Yearly Progress for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.
District NECAP results for 2015–16 were significantly below state averages.
Four-year graduation rate (students entering grade 9 in 2009–2010) (as reported by the Rhode Island Department of Education)
Five-year graduation rate (students entering grade 9 in 2008–2009) (as reported by the Rhode Island Department of Education)
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