CENTRAL FALLS SR HIGH SCHOOL
Central Falls Sr High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Central Falls school district, located in Central Falls, RI with about 641 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, Central Falls Sr High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Central Falls Senior High School, located at 24 Summer Street in Central Falls, Rhode Island, serves as the primary public secondary school for the state’s smallest and most densely populated city. As a vital pillar of the Central Falls School District, the institution is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing educational opportunities within a uniquely compact urban environment. The school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, navigating the challenges of a district that serves a high percentage of multilingual learners and students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Central Falls Senior High acts as a central hub for community engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular programs, athletics, and support services designed to foster personal growth and civic responsibility among its students. Despite the constraints often faced by small urban districts, the school emphasizes a culture of resilience and academic improvement, working closely with families and local partners to ensure that students are equipped with the skills necessary to transition into higher education or the workforce.
For more information, contact Central Falls Sr High at (401) 727-7710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7710
CENTRAL FALLS SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Central Falls, RI with about 641 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Central Falls
- Total Students:
- 641
- Teachers:
- 42.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 641 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 64.7%
- Black or African American
- 15.1%
- White
- 12.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Female
- 43.5%
- Male
- 56.5%
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.