Paul Cuffee Upper School
Paul Cuffee Upper School is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Providence, RI. Administered by Paul Cuffee Charter Sch, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 243 enrolled students across grades 09 through 12.
Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 26.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 9.3:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average. Approximately 90.5% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 179 students qualified for free lunch and 41 for reduced-price dining.
Located at 544 Elmwood Avenue in Providence, RI 02907, Paul Cuffee Upper School serves families zoned within the Paul Cuffee Charter Sch attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic | 177 |
| Black | 53 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 4 |
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Hispanic177 (72.8%)
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Black53 (21.8%)
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White6 (2.5%)
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Two or More4 (1.6%)
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Asian3 (1.2%)
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Paul Cuffee Charter Sch |
| Phone: | (401)781-2727 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 243 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 26.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 179 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 41 |
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 62 |
| Grade 10 | 62 |
| Grade 11 | 63 |
| Grade 12 | 56 |
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 127 | 52.3% |
| Male | 116 | 47.7% |