A+
Excellent
99/100

Classical High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 770 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903
Overall
A+
99/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 90% · Math 75% proficient · 98th percentile in Rhode Island
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Rhode Island for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Rhode Island schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

99
Repit Score
out of 100
1,119
Students
enrolled
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%98/100reading 100th percentile, math 96th percentile among Rhode Island high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%95/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 19% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Rhode Island schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +41 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Rhode Island. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency90% (+47 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency75% (+43 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+12 pts vs. state avg 85%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Rhode Island state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White98%87%reading +32 pts, math +44 pts100th percentile (list)
Black75%55%reading +48 pts, math +42 pts100th percentile (list)
Hispanic92%77%reading +67 pts, math +66 pts100th percentile (list)
Asian70%70%reading +11 pts, math +19 pts67th percentile (list)
Low-income87%67%reading +57 pts, math +54 pts100th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 770 Westminster Street
City Providence
ZIP Code 02903
District 4400900
NCES School ID 440090000218
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02903

Understanding the community around Classical High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,850
Per Capita Income $46,935
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.3%
High School or Higher 87.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $359,600
Median Rent $1,445
Owner-Occupied 19.6%
Renter-Occupied 80.4%
View full data for ZIP 02903 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Classical High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.3%
Female 51.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 48.5%
White 19.0%
Black 16.0%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More Races 4.7%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,119
Teachers (FTE) 63.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Classical High School?
Classical High School has a Repit School Score of 99 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Classical High School?
Classical High School has 1,119 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
What grades does Classical High School serve?
Classical High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Classical High School receive per student?
Classical High School receives $25,933 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Classical High School in 02903 ▼
Avg Home Value
$442,324
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,514
1-Year Change
+0.6%
% Renters
80.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026