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Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr

325 Public Street, Providence, RI 02905MET Career and Tech →
Federal DataCareer and Technical SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
776
Students
Total enrolled
90%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$20,882
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 46% vs nat'l
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 16% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 776 students in grades 09–12 in Providence, Rhode Island.
46% above average funding
District spends $20,882 per pupil, 46% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr is a large high in Providence, Rhode Island, serving grades 09–12 with 776 students. The district invests $20,882 per student — 46% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The school's 90% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr

776
Total Students
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
73%
Free Lunch
60
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution314 male · 461 female
41%
59%
Male 41%Female 59%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility73%
National avg 52% · 564 students
Student Composition
20%
56%
19%
Asian3%
White20%
Hispanic / Latino56%
Black19%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 440000300121

Academic Outcomes at Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
90%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 26th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02905

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,882Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,882
State avg
$24,324
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,188
Student Support$3,968
Administration$2,506
Operations$3,132
Other$2,088
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,882 spent per student, an estimated $9,251 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
30%
State government
59.9%
Local (property tax)
30.5%
Federal programs
9.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 90% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $20,882/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 73% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeCareer and Technical School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyProvidence County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMET Career and Tech →
Phone: (401)752-2600
NCES ID: 440000300121
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Providence seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MET Career and Tech
No other schools found
District School Rankings
Location
325 Public Street, Providence, RI 02905
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.