SHEILA SKIP NOWELL (CAPITAL)

Sheila Skip Nowell (Capital) is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Sheila Skip Nowell Leadership Academy school district, located in Providence, RI with about 90 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 5 teachers, Sheila Skip Nowell (Capital) has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Based on the school’s profile, **Sheila C. "Skip" Nowell Leadership Academy** is a public charter school located at 133 Delaine Street in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is specifically designed to provide a supportive, flexible educational environment for students who may have struggled in or disengaged from traditional high school settings. Its mission focuses on fostering student agency, social-emotional growth, and personalized learning pathways to ensure that all students reach graduation.

Academically, the academy emphasizes project-based learning and competency-based assessment rather than traditional letter grades, allowing students to progress at their own pace. The school maintains a small, tight-knit community culture, prioritizing strong relationships between faculty and students to address both academic and personal barriers to success. By integrating community partnerships and a focus on post-secondary planning, Skip Nowell aims to empower its students to become leaders within their own lives and their local communities.

For more information, contact Sheila Skip Nowell (Capital) at (401) 751-0405 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.