North Providence High School is a public high school in North Providence, Rhode Island, United States that serves grades 9-12. It is part of the North Providence School District and its sports teams compete in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League.
Serving 1,098 students in grades 9-12, North Providence High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,098 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Providence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
North Providence High School's student population of 1,098 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,098 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1939
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
North Providence High School ranks within the top 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Providence High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#98 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
29%
30%
Black
15%
9%
White
46%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Providence High School's ranking?
North Providence High School is ranked #98 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are North Providence High School often compared to?
North Providence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hope High School, Trinity Academy Performing Art by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Providence High School?
The graduation rate of North Providence High School is 89%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend North Providence High School?
1,098 students attend North Providence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of North Providence High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Providence High School?
North Providence High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Providence High School offer ?
North Providence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Providence High School part of?
North Providence High School is part of North Providence School District.
School Reviews
5 11/30/2009
I love this school, both of my boys actually like going to school now. The sports programs I feel are the best there. My youngest son is so busy with homework & sports practices that I hardly ever seen him some days. He's doing awsome in all of his classes and even wants to go to school everyday.
5 12/3/2006
this is a school where people in it can feel comfortable around teachers and students as a former student all i can say is this school is the best.
i've been to a lot of schools in my life most of them small, but when i stepped into this school i felt lost. it took me a few days to learn the ways around but i got the hang of it with a little help from my friends and the teachers.
the sports teams are very competitive i remember going to the football games and watching the cheerleaders cheer unfortunatly i was only there for a short time and i had absolutely no time to try out. of corse beacause i was in a lot of other clubs they had.
i leave you with this last comment if you are a freshman don't ask upper classman for directions,(the fourth floor isn't real.)
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