CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Central High School, located at 70 Fricker Street in Providence, Rhode Island, is a historic institution that serves as one of the cornerstone public high schools in the city. As part of the Providence Public School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare a diverse student body for post-secondary education and career readiness. The campus is well-known for its legacy within the city, functioning as a hub for both educational instruction and extracurricular development.
In addition to its standard academic offerings, Central High School is recognized for its vibrant school spirit and long-standing traditions. The school provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that encourage civic engagement and personal growth. By fostering a supportive environment, Central aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and social foundations necessary to navigate an increasingly complex world, while simultaneously honoring the unique cultural fabric of the Providence community.
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9111
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Providence, RI with about 1,221 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Providence
- Total Students:
- 1,221
- Teachers:
- 88.5
- 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 1,221 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 71.4%
- Black or African American
- 14.5%
- Asian
- 5.9%
- White
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
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.