Jacqueline M. Walsh School

173 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Jacqueline M. Walsh School for the Performing and Visual Arts (JMW) is a specialized public magnet high school located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is uniquely designed to integrate a rigorous college-preparatory academic curriculum with intensive pre-professional training in the arts. Its mission centers on fostering creativity, discipline, and academic excellence, providing students with the opportunity to major in specific disciplines such as dance, theater, music, and visual arts alongside their traditional studies.

The school is well-regarded for its community-focused environment and its commitment to preparing students for higher education and careers in the creative industries. By maintaining a smaller school setting, JMW emphasizes individualized attention and collaborative learning, allowing students to refine their artistic craft while meeting state academic standards. As a hub for arts education in the region, the school often showcases student work through public performances and exhibitions, serving as a vital cultural asset to the Pawtucket community.

173

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jacqueline M. Walsh School
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	65
Black	14
Asian	2
Two or More	9

White
69 (43.4%)
Hispanic
65 (40.9%)
Black
14 (8.8%)
Two or More
9 (5.7%)
Asian
2 (1.3%)

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:	Pawtucket
Phone:	(401)721-2148
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 41

Grade 10 49

Grade 11 50

Grade 12 33