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The Prout School

4640 Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield, RI, 02879 -

School Notes Overview:

The Prout School is a college preparatory, coeducational Catholic high school accepting students of all faiths in grades 9 through 12. We welcome young men and women into a committed community of learners, believers, and friends. We believe that each individual is gifted with unique qualities, and encourage them to discover and develop these gifts, using them in the service of others. We seek to enroll students who are eager and able to meet the academic, social, and spiritual standards of a demanding college preparatory program....

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School Overview:

	The Prout School
School Membership(s)	New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded	1966
County	Washington County, RI
Student Body
Total Students	644 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(RI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	2%	25%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 160 students
	Grade 10 - 158 students
	Grade 11 - 165 students
	Grade 12 - 161 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	54 teachers
Average Class Size	19
Number of AP Courses	5
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code	Casual (school shirts, skirts, blouses, etc.)
	This School	(RI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$10,200
Tuition Notes	Cost is approximate as of 7-09
% on Financial Aid	23%
Acceptance Rate	63%
Head of School	Gary Delneo
Admissions Director	Kristen Need
Sport
Total Sports Offered	14
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cheering	Cross Country
	Golf	Ice Hockey
	Lacrosse	Sailing
	Soccer	Softball
	Swimming	Tennis
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	31
	Extracurriculars
	Anime Club	Art Club
	Chess Club	Crusader Pride
	Crusader Pride Club	Film Club
	Foreign Film Club	French Club
	French Club	Game Club
	Honor Society	Italian Club
	Italian Club	Jazz Band
	LaSallian Youth Club	Math Team
	Mock Trial	Mock Trial
	Model U.N.	National Honor Society
	Ping Pong Club	Pottery Club
	Recycling Club	Robotics Club
	Spanish Club	Student Ambassador Club
	Student Council	Students Against Destructive Decisions
	Writing Club	Writing Club
	Yearbook committee

School Notes:

The Prout School is a college preparatory, coeducational Catholic high school serving students of all faiths from a wide range of surrounding communities in grades 9 through 12. We welcome young men and women into a committed community of learners, believers, and friends. We believe that all individuals are gifted with unique qualities, and encourage them to discover and develop these gifts, using them in the service of others. We strive to develop life skills that will empower our students to become thoughtful and creative citizens of the world. Prout is the only school in Rhode Island offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate program for advanced learning. Our academic, arts, and athletic programs are known state-wide for their excellence. We seek to enroll students who are eager and able to meet the academic, social, and spiritual standards of a demanding college preparatory program.
Profile last updated: 07/13/2009

In the News:

East Providence-Prout just one of three outstanding volleyball matchups on Saturday (The Providence Journal)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 02:49:52 am
East Providence vs. Prout in Division I is one of three outstanding matchups Saturday
Prouts girls volleyball team out to prove it all (The Providence Journal)
posted on October 25, 2009 at 12:16:48 am
Few athletes in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League have been as prepared to move up to Division I as the girls who play volleyball for The Prout School in Wakefield.
Scola qualifies forN.E. team (The Westerly Sun)
posted on August 24, 2009 at 08:34:05 am
WESTERLY – Nicole Scola, a 14-year-old Westerly resident and golfing wunderkind, has two major things to look forward to at the end of this summer.
Northmen exit baseball playoffs (The Woonsocket Call)
posted on June 12, 2009 at 01:52:52 am
EAST PROVIDENCE – All that stood between North Smithfield forcing a winner-take-all contest with The Prout School were five defensive outs. Turns out the Northmen were only able to pick up three.
The Education Exchange to Host Graduation Ceremony on June 17, 2009 at The Prout School in Wakefield (Providence Business News)
posted on May 22, 2009 at 10:50:35 pm
May 22, 2009 – Wakefield, RI – The Education Exchange, a non-profit provider of affordable, convenient, and accessible adult education and job skills training programs throughout southern Rhode Island, will celebrate the achievements of its graduating class on June 17, 2009 at The Prout School in Wakefield.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (02879)	School Zip (02879)	(RI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	18,699 people	1,048,319 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	50%	35%
Population Average Age	40 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$54,410	$40,087
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	5.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	38 years old	55 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	74% / 26%	54% / 46%