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Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy

Rhode Island · Public School District
6
Schools
2,176
Students
$18,086
Per-Pupil Spend
+26% nat'l
66.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 2,176 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools, among them 6 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,086 is above average for a US public school district. 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blackstone Valley PrepCharterKG–04395
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2CharterKG–04409
Blackstone Valley Prep ElementCharterKG–04262
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr HighCharter07–08324
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper ECharter05–06387
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Blackstone Valley Prep HighCharter09–12399
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,086+26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
28%
State
59.3%
Local (property tax)
27.8%
Federal
12.9%

State funding accounts for 59% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,176
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,086 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy?
Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,176 students.
What is the graduation rate for Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy spend per student?
Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy spends $18,086 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy?
66% of students in Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy?
Yes — 6 of the 6 schools in Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy are charter schools.
What grade levels does Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy serve?
Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy?
The median opportunity score across schools in Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.