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MET Career and Tech

Rhode Island · Public School District
1
Schools
776
Students
$20,882
Per-Pupil Spend
+46% nat'l
72.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+20pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MET Career and Tech is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 776 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,882 is above average for a US public school district. 73% 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
Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr09–12776
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,882+46% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
30%
State
59.9%
Local (property tax)
30.5%
Federal
9.6%

State funding accounts for 60% 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
776
Students
73%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,882 per pupil — 46% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
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 MET Career and Tech?
MET Career and Tech has 1 public school, serving a total of 776 students.
What is the graduation rate for MET Career and Tech?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MET Career and Tech spend per student?
MET Career and Tech spends $20,882 per pupil — 46% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MET Career and Tech?
73% of students in MET Career and Tech qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MET Career and Tech?
No, MET Career and Tech does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MET Career and Tech serve?
MET Career and Tech serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for MET Career and Tech?
The median opportunity score across schools in MET Career and Tech 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.