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William B. Cooley Senior High School/Health and SC

Public | 9-12 | 379 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 20, 2010

im a freshman rite now and this school is really cool we have sports awesome teachers and good education. sure the testing isnt that good but hey we will fix that
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 17, 2009

I think that this public school should go by its name. There should be much more science and technology hands on work instead of just basic computers and class. However, I do like how the health side approches the school. I do like how the school does have a internship at local hopitals but what i dont like from this is that only a certin amount of students only can do this...I also dislike that there are only 2-3 sport teams for the whole building including PAIS.. there should be more activities were students should be involved and then there wouldnt be any issues outside of school and then you will have more disipline by having students work harder if they want to be in that certin activity.. thats why i rate this school a 2 star just because it has the 'internship.' Thanks


Posted September 18, 2009

I am a JR class of 11 I'm attending this school an I love this school it's very Positive. An it helped me bed back on track I give this school 5 stars because it's worth it
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 8, 2008

Great School. I attend this school graduated back in 2006. While I was there the experience was great. I did have my differences with teachers and my fellow classmates. But it was one of many places I lookerd foward to be.A small school- but thats the beauty of it all. Teachers get to interact with your child- have a one on one connection. Which is great if you want your child to be succesful... HSTA ROCKS
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Posted March 4, 2008

I attended HST all four years I graduated in 2006, the school is okay.. there are maybe a hand full of teachers who I respected but then again there were many who at times didnt know how to control the students.I had one favorite teacher Mr.lighty He is the best teacher any student can ask for he knows what hes doing and does it very well.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 30% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
3%

2010

 
 
1%

2009

 
 
6%

2008

 
 
9%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 32% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
1%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
16%

2008

 
 
25%
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 Students3%
Female0%
Male6%
Black or African American9%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students3%
Not economically disadvantaged students0%
Title I3%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities3%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Proficient in English4%
Non-migrant3%

Reading

All Students46%
Female50%
Male41%
Black or African American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students47%
Not economically disadvantaged students41%
Title I46%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities49%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)3%
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant46%

Science

All Students1%
Female1%
Male2%
Black or African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students2%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I1%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities2%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Proficient in English1%
Non-migrant1%

Writing

All Students34%
Female43%
Male23%
Black or African American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students34%
Not economically disadvantaged students33%
Title I34%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities37%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)6%
Proficient in English41%
Non-migrant34%
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 68% 19%
Black 23% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 3%
White 4% 69%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 82%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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182 Thurbers Ave
Providence, RI 02905
Phone: (401) 456-1781

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