Serving 187 students in grades 9-12, Sheila Skip Nowell ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheila Skip Nowell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sheila Skip Nowell's student population of 187 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 114% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Motto
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
School Rankings
Sheila Skip Nowell ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheila Skip Nowell is 0.52, which is less 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
#203 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
67%
31%
Black
16%
9%
White
11%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheila Skip Nowell's ranking?
Sheila Skip Nowell is ranked #203 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheila Skip Nowell?
The graduation rate of Sheila Skip Nowell is 30-39%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Sheila Skip Nowell?
187 students attend Sheila Skip Nowell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sheila Skip Nowell students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheila Skip Nowell?
Sheila Skip Nowell has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sheila Skip Nowell offer ?
Sheila Skip Nowell offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheila Skip Nowell part of?
Sheila Skip Nowell is part of Sheila Skip Nowell Leadership Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Sheila Skip Nowell located?
Sheila Skip Nowell is located in the Downtown Providence neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown Providence.
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