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Central High School

Providence, Rhode Island · Grades 9 to 12 · Providence

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About Central High School

Central High School serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Providence, Rhode Island. It reported 1,050 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Providence. With about 63 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.7 students per teacher. There are 165 other schools within 5 miles. Providence School District runs 37 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city.

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School facts

Address	70 Fricker Street, Providence, RI 02903
Phone	(401) 456-9111
School district	Providence
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,050
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	63
Students per teacher	16.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Providence County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 440090000217). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Bridge AcademyPublic · Grades 10 to 12Providence · 0.1 mi Classical High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Providence · 0.1 mi Providence Career TechnicalPublic · Grades 9 to 12Providence · 0.1 mi Urban Collaborative ProgramPublic · Grades 7 to 8Providence · 0.3 mi Bradley School ProvidencePrivate · Grades 6 to 12Providence · 0.3 mi SouthSide Elementary CharterCharter · Grades K to 5Providence · 0.4 mi Community Preparatory SchoolPrivate · Grades 4 to 8Providence · 0.4 mi Tavares Ed. CenterPrivate · Grades PreK to 12Providence · 0.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Central High School serve?

Central High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Central High School?

Central High School reported 1,050 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?

About 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,050 students and 63 teachers in federal data.

Is Central High School a public or charter school?

Central High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Central High School in?

Central High School is part of Providence School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ri/providence-school-district/

Where is Central High School located?

Central High School is at 70 Fricker Street, Providence, RI 02903. The phone number is (401) 456-9111.

How many other schools are near Central High School?

There are 165 other schools within 5 miles of Central High School in our directory.