BLACKSTONE ACADEMY CHARTER
Blackstone Academy Charter School, located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is a public charter high school dedicated to cultivating a community of lifelong learners who are deeply engaged with their local environment. Operating with a philosophy that prioritizes social justice, academic rigor, and civic responsibility, the school emphasizes a "real-world" approach to education. By integrating community-based learning projects and internships into the core curriculum, Blackstone Academy encourages students to develop the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary to address complex issues facing their neighborhoods and the broader society.
The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit, inclusive culture, where students, families, and faculty work together to foster a supportive learning environment. With a mission rooted in the belief that all students can succeed, Blackstone Academy places a strong focus on personalized instruction and professional development, ensuring that its graduates are not only college-ready but also empowered to act as informed, empathetic citizens. Through its commitment to service learning and social advocacy, the school aims to bridge the gap between classroom theory and community action, ultimately striving to prepare students to make a positive, lasting impact in Pawtucket and beyond.
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-1750
BLACKSTONE ACADEMY CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in Pawtucket, RI with about 348 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - District:
- Blackstone Academy
- Total Students:
- 348
- Teachers:
- 24.55
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 348 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 58.0%
- Black or African American
- 25.9%
- White
- 13.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 52.9%
- Male
- 47.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.