Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS

School Overview
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School, located at 375 Adelaide Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, is a key component of the Providence Public School District. Serving a diverse urban student population, the school is named in honor of Dr. Jorge Alvarez, a prominent local figure known for his dedication to community advocacy and education. The facility itself is part of a modern campus complex that shares space with the Alvarez Annex, and it is designed to provide students with a comprehensive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth and college and career readiness.

The school is recognized for its commitment to supporting a multilingual and multicultural student body, offering various programs tailored to meet the needs of English language learners and students pursuing diverse career pathways. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School focuses on fostering a supportive school culture, encouraging civic engagement, and preparing students for post-secondary success. By integrating academic rigor with personalized student support, the school aims to empower its graduates to become active, contributing members of their community and the broader workforce.
447
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
Demographic Student Count
White16
Hispanic329
Black60
Asian16
Two or More18
American Indian6
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    329 (73.6%)
  • Black
    60 (13.4%)
  • Two or More
    18 (4.0%)
  • White
    16 (3.6%)
  • Asian
    16 (3.6%)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4%)
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: Providence
Phone: (401)456-0676
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 317
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39
Grades Taught
Grade 9 110
Grade 10 111
Grade 11 143
Grade 12 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 9110
Grade 10111
Grade 11143
Grade 1283
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25156.2%
Male19643.8%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)