Paul Cuffee Upper School
Providence, RI · High School · Grades 9-12
Performance Overview
About This School
Paul Cuffee Upper School is a high school (charter) located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school serves 271 students in grades 9-12.
With a DataScore of 53/100 (C), Paul Cuffee Upper School performs at the state average for Rhode Island. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Paul Cuffee Upper School has a DataScore of 53/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Paul Cuffee Upper School has 271 students enrolled in grades 9-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1.
Yes, Paul Cuffee Upper School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +14, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Paul Cuffee Upper School is part of the Paul Cuffee Charter Sch in Providence, Rhode Island. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.