Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS

School Overview
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.
562
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
Demographic Student Count
White20
Hispanic430
Black70
Asian17
Two or More15
American Indian7
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    430 (76.8 %)
  • Black
    70 (12.5 %)
  • White
    20 (3.6 %)
  • Asian
    17 (3.0 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.7 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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)456-0676
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 317
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39
Grades Taught
Grade 9 166
Grade 10 92
Grade 11 138
Grade 12 166

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 9166
Grade 1092
Grade 11138
Grade 12166
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27348.6%
Male28751.1%
Not Specified20.3%
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