The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is the largest single school district in Rhode Island, with more students than the next two districts (Warwick and Cranston) combined.
21,656 – Student enrollment in Providence Public Schools, 2020-2021 school year.
15.4% – Percent of all Rhode Island public school students who attend Providence Public Schools.
86% – Percent of Providence Public School students eligible for free or reduced cost lunch programs based on family income.
77.6% – Percent of PPSD students who graduate after four years of high school.
45.5% – Percent of PPSD graduates enrolled in post-secondary education in the year after graduation.
14.9% – Percent of Providence Public Schools students who met or exceeded the test score standard for proficiency in English Language Arts. (2021-2022 school year).
10.2% – Percent of Providence Public Schools students who met or exceeded the test score standard for proficiency in Math. (2021-2022 school year).
Jonathan Howard is Co-founder of Cause & Effect, Inc., a consulting company that provides strategic planning facilitation, fund development planning and board strengthening to mission-driven organizations. He is a long- time resident of Providence. His three children all attended Providence Public Schools from kindergarten through high school.
