Charles E. Shea High School

870 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Charles E. Shea High School, located at 485 East Avenue in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, serves as a central hub for secondary education in the local community. As a public high school within the Pawtucket School Department, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school fosters a diverse learning environment that encourages student engagement through a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Shea High School places a strong emphasis on school spirit and personal development. By offering a range of athletics, clubs, and student organizations, the school provides a platform for students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of belonging. The institution remains dedicated to supporting the evolving needs of Pawtucket’s youth, striving to create an inclusive culture that promotes both scholastic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its student body.

870

Total Students

64.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles E. Shea High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	260
Black	381
Asian	6
Two or More	51
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
381 (43.8 %)
Hispanic
260 (29.9 %)
White
165 (19.0 %)
Two or More
51 (5.9 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pawtucket
Phone:	(401)729-6445
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	870
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	544
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 177

Grade 10 235

Grade 11 217

Grade 12 241