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Highlander Charter School

Charter | K-8 | 282 students

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Posted April 17, 2010

Individual learning plans, devoted faculty and staff, arts based curriculum. Celebrated diversity in a small community based school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2010

I doubt this space is large enough for me to write everything I love about Highlander. Let's start with the dedicated support staff and the wonderful teachers, or we could talk about the student-specific teaching style, or maybe I should mention how my children are genuinely engaged and excited by school. Perhaps, though, it would be our award-winning after school program that would catch your interest. The bottom line is after having had my children in Highlander, I cannot imagine putting them anywhere else.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2009

I love this school and one of the reason is because they focus on each individual learning process.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 18, 2008

This is my daughter's first year at Highlander. She attended a local Catholic School prior to attending Highlander and we are both very happy with the change. She is excited about going to school everyday and about learning. Socially, she is accepted here for who she is, and I feel blessed that she has the opportunity to attend Highlander. Her teacher has over eight years of teaching experience and has really made an impression on my daughter. I see her challenging herself and becoming more responsible for her work each day. Thank you to all the staff for creatng the school environments parents dream about.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2008

I've been a teacher here for 5 years now. I teach 8th grade math and science and I love my job and teaching children in Providence. The staff of the school is young (but experienced) and getting better every day,...I trust them and their management and creativity enough to bring my Kindergartner here,...we have a great chess team and field soccer, basketball and step teams,...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2008

I am a parent with two childern in CVS Highlander. The staff is excellent. Teachers are willing too try what will work for each student. I have one child who needs extra help it is alsway provided. One child excells and is meet where she is at and she strives to excell. Truly is one student at a time! They desrive a big pat on the back. CVS is truly a Family and has the best intress for each of the students. Mt childern go to the after scholl program and when I come to pick them up they do not want to leave. Every one at this school give there all. More teachers in this state need to have an once of this and remember why they wanted to become teachers in the first place and not to have summers off! For the children! CVS Highlander Is GREAT! LOL
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2008

Fantastic. Staff and Teachers are wonderful. As a parent I am always welcome in the classroom, I am informed of what the kids are learning. They really do teach every child including the ones that are not struggling. Great job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 26, 2007

All the packaging is enticing, the extracurricular activities look good on paper but the achievers wait all day for the challenged students to try to get on task. Not the place for a student working at grade level. Young idealistic teachers, large turnover.


Posted June 6, 2007

most of the teachers are new+ inexperienced. experimental teaching techniques confuse , don't get the job done or 'dumb it down'.Small class size doesn't necessarily guaurantee that each child is met at their level+ then raised from there. overall academic school performance has been average or lower. extracurricular activities seem to be numerous and varied but with limited space. Sorry but i'm very dissapointed
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 14, 2006

What else can I say this school saved my children's childhood. When my wife and were divorced,their whole world was swept out from under them like a in some practical joke gone bad. CVS Highlander was the only consistent thing in their lives. I am forever grateful.
—Submitted by Len Houlker, a parent


Posted October 6, 2006

Academic quality was poor. 'Individualized' learning pitched; yet, when my child expressed an interest in advanced learning, the suggestions were always denied. Music, art, sports etc. - good variety of activities. Parent/Caregiver Group highly active. Focused on serving previous non-achievers. Didn't value those already achieving to continue to flourish. too bad. Good philosophy - misguided by director.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2006

Beware: a poor quality education! It is a place with low standards. Don't be fooled.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2005

There is not enough room here for me to tell you how wonderful CVS Highlander is. It has been so refreshing to find a school that genuinely cares about its students. At CVS Highlander each student has a voice, each student is unique and no one gets lost in the shuffle. The academic program is magnificent for an Elementary/Middle school, and I can only say that I wish I had found it early enough so that my oldest son could have started in Kindegarten.
—Submitted by Kathie Middlemiss, a parent


Posted November 22, 2004

Both my children attend CVS Highlander Charter School and I can only say that experiencing the Highlander experience has truly been a blessing. I couldn't have picked a better school. Two thumbs up to the whole Highlander staff. Their motto is 'One student at a time' and I must say that they really do stick with that. My kids wake up every morning eager to go to school and see what's in store for them throughout the day. The teaching methods are superb and I commend all who have worked hard in making all this happen. God bless!
—Submitted by Jessica Ortiz, a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
61%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
43%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
37%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
14%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
23%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
18%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
36%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
18%

2008

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 27% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 59% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
31%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students42%
Female28%
Male56%
Black or African American45%
Hispanic or Latino31%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students36%
Not economically disadvantaged students54%
Title I42%
Students without disabilities42%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)23%
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant42%

Reading

All Students61%
Female62%
Male61%
Black or African American73%
Hispanic or Latino50%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students64%
Not economically disadvantaged students54%
Title I61%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)46%
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant61%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students48%
Not economically disadvantaged students53%
Title I50%
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English55%
Non-migrant50%

Reading

All Students67%
Female78%
Male56%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students72%
Not economically disadvantaged students60%
Title I67%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant67%

Science

All Students14%
Female22%
Male6%
Black or African American19%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students7%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I14%
Students without disabilities15%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English18%
Non-migrant14%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students67%
Female51%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students63%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant67%

Reading

All Students75%
Female76%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino65%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students75%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant75%

Writing

All Students39%
Female38%
Male40%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino30%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students41%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I39%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities41%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English46%
Non-migrant39%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students55%
Female47%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I55%
Students without disabilities60%
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant55%

Reading

All Students61%
Female58%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino57%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I61%
Students without disabilities66%
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant61%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students63%
Femalen/a
Male60%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students53%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I62%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students72%
Femalen/a
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students63%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant72%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students44%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students25%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I44%
Students without disabilities50%
Proficient in English51%
Non-migrant44%

Reading

All Students84%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students75%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I84%
Students without disabilities93%
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant84%

Science

All Students35%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students21%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I35%
Students without disabilities50%
Proficient in English46%
Non-migrant35%

Writing

All Students78%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students67%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I78%
Students without disabilities93%
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant78%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 50% 19%
Black 29% 9%
White 13% 69%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 62%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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42 Lexington Ave
Providence, RI 02907
Phone: (401) 277-2600

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