East Providence High

2000 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914

1,691 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Providence High School (EPHS), located at 2000 Pawtucket Avenue, serves as the primary public secondary school for the city of East Providence, Rhode Island. The school moved into a modern, state-of-the-art facility in 2021, replacing its aging predecessor with a campus designed to support 21st-century learning. The new building features advanced technology labs, spacious athletic facilities, and specialized areas for the arts and career-technical education, reflecting the district's commitment to providing students with a competitive and well-rounded academic environment.

As a comprehensive high school, EPHS offers a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant culture with a diverse selection of extracurricular activities, competitive athletic teams, and community-focused clubs. By bridging rigorous academic preparation with vocational training and civic engagement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for both higher education and the modern workforce.

1,691

Total Students

109.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Providence High
Demographic	Student Count
White	987
Hispanic	281
Black	217
Asian	19
Two or More	171
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	1

White
987 (58.4%)
Hispanic
281 (16.6%)
Black
217 (12.8%)
Two or More
171 (10.1%)
Asian
19 (1.1%)
American Indian
15 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Providence
Phone:	(401)435-7806
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	710
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	182

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 443

Grade 10 421

Grade 11 468

Grade 12 359