Central High School

1,302 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,302

Total Students

79.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	999
Black	152
Asian	59
Two or More	30
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
999 (77.7 %)
Black
152 (11.8 %)
Asian
59 (4.6 %)
White
39 (3.0 %)
Two or More
30 (2.3 %)
American Indian
6 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Providence
Phone:	(401)456-9111
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	761
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	107

* 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 9 367

Grade 10 407

Grade 11 277

Grade 12 251