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Blackstone Academy

Rhode Island · Public School District
1
Schools
351
Students
$19,117
Per-Pupil Spend
+33% nat'l
64.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Blackstone Academy is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 351 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,117 is above average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Blackstone Academy CharterCharter09–12351
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,117+33% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
20%
State
64.1%
Local (property tax)
19.9%
Federal
16.0%

State funding accounts for 64% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
351
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,117 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Blackstone Academy?
Blackstone Academy has 1 public school, serving a total of 351 students.
What is the graduation rate for Blackstone Academy?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Blackstone Academy spend per student?
Blackstone Academy spends $19,117 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Blackstone Academy?
64% of students in Blackstone Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Blackstone Academy?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Blackstone Academy is a charter school.
What grade levels does Blackstone Academy serve?
Blackstone Academy serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Blackstone Academy?
The median opportunity score across schools in Blackstone Academy is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.