Serving 898 students in grades 9-12, Davies Career-tech High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Davies Career-tech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Davies Career-tech High School's student population of 898 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
898 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
School Rankings
Davies Career-tech High School ranks within the top 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davies Career-tech High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 287 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
31%
Black
18%
9%
White
31%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Davies Career And Technical School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davies Career-tech High School's ranking?
Davies Career-tech High School is ranked #143 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Davies Career-tech High School often compared to?
Davies Career-tech High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles E. Shea High School, William E. Tolman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Davies Career-tech High School?
The graduation rate of Davies Career-tech High School is 89%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Davies Career-tech High School?
898 students attend Davies Career-tech High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Davies Career-tech High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Davies Career-tech High School?
Davies Career-tech High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Davies Career-tech High School offer ?
Davies Career-tech High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Davies Career-tech High School part of?
Davies Career-tech High School is part of Davies Career And Technical School District.
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