Classical High School

Classical High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
770 Westminster St,  Providence, RI
Providence Public Schools
3.8
3.6
1,103 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
30
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
60.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
28.8%
State Average
13.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
279:1

Student Diversity

Female
56.3%
Male
42.9%
Hispanic
47.9%
White
19.9%
Black
17.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best HS For Athletes in Rhode Island
#140 Niche Standout HS in US
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Rhode Island 617 Students
Rhode Island College 361 Students
Boston University 353 Students
Brown University 244 Students
Boston College 193 Students
Providence College 193 Students
Roger Williams University 183 Students
Northeastern University 179 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 177 Students
Johnson & Wales University- Providence 176 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 165 Students
Psychology 145 Students
Biology 115 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 90 Students
Computer Science 88 Students
Nursing 76 Students
Political Science and Government 69 Students
Pre-Law Studies 48 Students
Finance 42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 395 Reviews
3.0 Senior
8/14/2025
I enjoy the teachers thrive for teaching and the students thrive for learning. I do wish that students got more help from the administration.
4.0 Alum
6/6/2025
Classical is definitely the best college-prep school in Providence due to their very high number of AP classes. Unfortunately, it's severely lacking in more explicit college prep, like SAT prep and basic guidance on college applications.
4.0 Senior
2/16/2025
The best part about Classical is that it's very diverse and the education is quite good, however in the recent years student run events and such have become less frequent.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 11 Reviews
5.0 student
4/25/2022
Some teachers are bad but most are pretty great.
5.0 other
3/15/2022
I attended Classical and had caring teachers, ample extracurriculars offered to me.
1.0 parent
3/8/2018
My family loves the city of Providence. We moved here from out of state and were so pleased to learn that there were high performing public school options for our children. They both entered PPSD in Kindergarten and at that point, we planned for them to attend Classical High School once they got to...
5.0 parent
2/17/2016
amazing staff .. i can't say enough about the wonderful experiences my daughter has had in the last four years.. she has learned skills that will help her succeed in her college years ahead. i am one proud and happy mom. and if your looking for sports look no further thy have one of the best records...

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Classical High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Providence, RI and is served by the Providence Public Schools in Rhode Island. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,103 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Classical High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 31. Discover additional schools in the area, like Youthbuild Preparatory Academy, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts, Wheeler School, and more. Learn more about what Providence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Classical High School.

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