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Classical High School

770 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, 02903

Top 10% School in Rhode Island

Ranked 4 of 145 in Rhode Island

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About Classical High School

Classical High School is a top public high school in Providence, Rhode Island, for students in grades 9 through 12. With about 1,100 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15:1, it is one of the best schools in the state. The school is known as one of the best because it has a tough academic program that includes a lot of Advanced Placement® classes, with an amazing 85% participation rate. There are 78% of students who are minorities and 54% who are economically disadvantaged. Classical High School has a high level of academic success, with 84% of students being able to read and 58% being able to do math. The school also helps students take the SAT and ACT, which are standard college entrance tests. The school has a good reputation for excellence because it is in a community that values long-standing academic traditions. Overall, it is one of the best schools in the area because it has high academic standards and always promises to get students ready for the best colleges, and it is one of the best high school in Rhode Island.

Classical High School Contact Information

Address

770 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, 02903

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Phone

(401) 456-9145

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%
Reading 84%
State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 84% in Reading.
63
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1119
Total Students
$90091
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Classical High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 18.95%
Asian 8.4%
Hispanic 48.53%
Black 16%
Two+ Races 4.65%
Native Am. 0.36%
White
18.95%
Asian
8.4%
Hispanic
48.53%
Black
16%
Two+ Races
4.65%
Native Am.
0.36%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1119
51.65%
578 Female
45.31%
507 Male

Student Population

1119 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

373 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A lot of student-led teams from Classical High School recently won first place in regional academic and debate competitions during the 2025–2026 school year, so the school is having a great time right now. The campus is better off because of the ongoing project to modernize all of the district's buildings. It has added new digital learning tools and energy-efficient lighting to the school's old classrooms. Students are also signing up for more dual-enrollment programs that let them earn college credits in advanced math and humanities while they are still on campus.

FAQ

Q1. Are there arts and creative programs at Classical High School?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

Q2. What does Classical High School do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q3. Can students take AP classes at Classical High School?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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