Providence Career Technical

School Overview
Providence Career and Technical Academy (PCTA), located at 41 Fricker Street in Providence, Rhode Island, serves as a specialized public high school focused on integrating rigorous academic instruction with hands-on vocational training. The school is designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the workforce by offering a variety of Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. These programs span diverse industries, including construction, automotive technology, information technology, culinary arts, and healthcare, allowing students to earn industry-recognized certifications while completing their high school diploma.

The campus serves as a hub for students across the Providence Public School District who are looking for an alternative to a traditional academic curriculum. By balancing state-standard coursework with state-of-the-art laboratory and workshop environments, PCTA emphasizes the development of practical skills, professional responsibility, and technical expertise. Ultimately, the school aims to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, fostering a community of learners who are equipped with the specialized training needed to succeed in competitive modern career fields.
646
Total Students
70.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Providence Career Technical
Demographic Student Count
White31
Hispanic500
Black71
Asian20
Two or More20
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    500 (77.6 %)
  • Black
    71 (11.0 %)
  • White
    31 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    20 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Providence
Phone: (401)456-9136
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 70.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 556
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 103
Grades Taught
Grade 9 170
Grade 10 162
Grade 11 152
Grade 12 162

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Providence Career Technical
Grade Student Count
Grade 9170
Grade 10162
Grade 11152
Grade 12162
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Providence Career Technical
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23636.5%
Male40863.2%
Not Specified20.3%
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