Adequate Yearly Progress. The district received the AYP Status of Not Making Adequate Yearly Progress for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. NECAP results District NECAP results for 2015–16 were significantly below state averages. Graduation rates Four-year graduation rate (students entering grade 9 in 2009–2010) (as reported by the Rhode Island Department of Education) Five-year graduation rate (students entering grade 9 in 2008–2009) (as reported by the Rhode Island Department of Education) Historic graduation rate data (as reported by the district) Population 2010–2011 school year District data from 2010–2011 school year Demographics 14,715 or 63% Hispanic 4,521 or 19% Black 2,175 or 9% White 1,237 or 5% Asian 676 or 3% Multi-racial 215 or 1% Native American Free and reduced lunches Elementary: 82% free, 6% reduced, 4% paid Middle: 83% free, 6% reduced, 5% paid High: 74% free, 8% reduced, 7% paid Transition: 74% free, 8% reduced, 10% paid Universal Free Lunch Program in all middle and high schools. Special populations Special Education As of June 2022, 4,615 students in the district, ages 3–25, were identified as having disabilities. Language programs 994 (19%) - Exited students being monitored 5,344 - Total with monitoring & ENE Staff: 3,242 Teacher and administrator demographics from 2005–06 Teaching staff demographics 82% White 7.6% Black 8.8% Hispanic 1.2% Asian / Pacific Islander 0.4% American Indian 27% Male | 73% Female Administrator demographics 62% White 24% Black 12% Hispanic 2% Asian / Pacific Islander 0% American Indian 48% Male | 52% Female Population changes over time Student population data Changes in demographics Finances Bus Budget FY 22-23 Bus Budget: $335.5M Budget FY 19-20 Budget: $395,628,201 Per-pupil spending FY 17-18 spending per pupil: $15,305 References External links Providence Public School District Johnson, Bailey. (2011, February 23). "Providence, RI School District: All Teachers Are Fired," CBS News Sardelli, Melissa, and Tim O'Coin. (2011, March 29). "Prov. Supt. Tom Brady stepping down: Will resign July 15," FoxProvidence.com. Guide to the Providence School Department records from the Rhode Island State Archives School districts in Rhode Island Education in Providence, Rhode Island Government of Providence, Rhode Island School districts established in 1977 1977 establishments in Rhode Island