DR. JORGE ALVAREZ HIGH SCHOOL

Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Providence school district, located in Providence, RI with about 662 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 46 teachers, Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School, located at 375 Adelaide Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, is a key component of the Providence Public School District. Serving a diverse urban student population, the school is named in honor of Dr. Jorge Alvarez, a prominent local figure known for his dedication to community advocacy and education. The facility itself is part of a modern campus complex that shares space with the Alvarez Annex, and it is designed to provide students with a comprehensive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth and college and career readiness.

The school is recognized for its commitment to supporting a multilingual and multicultural student body, offering various programs tailored to meet the needs of English language learners and students pursuing diverse career pathways. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School focuses on fostering a supportive school culture, encouraging civic engagement, and preparing students for post-secondary success. By integrating academic rigor with personalized student support, the school aims to empower its graduates to become active, contributing members of their community and the broader workforce.

For more information, contact Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS at (401) 456-0676 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.