High Road School Of Providence
Vocational Resources High school provides academics, occupational skills training and life skills for students with special needs and other barriers to success in a traditional high school environment.
They day is split between paid work and academics. Students served include those who have learning disabilities, behavioral issues, cognative impairments, brain injuries or other impairments such as hearing deficiencies.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Average class size: 4 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Year Founded
1976
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
Average Class Size
4 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Rolling enrollement - pro-rated tuition
Admissions Director
Walter Sage
Admissions Associate
Lori Norris
School Notes
- Small, highly structured alternative to a more restricted enviroment
- 1:4 staff to student ratio
- Paid work experiences in the community
- Transition services to career, post-secondary or other adult services
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for High Road School Of Providence?
The application deadline for High Road School Of Providence is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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