BLACKSTONE VALLEY PREP HIGH SCHOOL

Blackstone Valley Prep High is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy school district, located in Cumberland, RI with about 317 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Blackstone Valley Prep High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) High School, located in Cumberland, Rhode Island, is the flagship high school of the Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy network. As a tuition-free public charter school, it operates under a unique regional model that draws students from diverse backgrounds across the communities of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket. The school is built on a mission of college readiness, emphasizing a rigorous academic curriculum, character development, and a "college-going" culture that aims to prepare every student for success in post-secondary education and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, BVP High School is known for its strong emphasis on community and the "C.O.R.E." values (Curiosity, Ownership, Resilience, and Empathy). The school environment is structured to support personalized growth, offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support systems designed to foster social-emotional learning alongside traditional coursework. By bridging the gap between diverse neighboring districts, the school aims to provide high-quality educational opportunities that promote equity and prepare its scholars to be leaders in their respective communities.

For more information, contact Blackstone Valley Prep High at (401) 405-0320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.