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Newcomer Academy

91 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
Newcomer Academy serves 149 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Newcomer Academy's student population of 149 students has grown by 156% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Newcomer Academy is 0.14, 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.
This School
State Level (RI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
92%
30%
Black
3%
9%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.14
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Newcomer Academy?
149 students attend Newcomer Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Newcomer Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newcomer Academy?
Newcomer Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Newcomer Academy offer ?
Newcomer Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Newcomer Academy part of?
Newcomer Academy is part of Providence School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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