Blackstone Academy Charter School, commonly known as Blackstone Academy or BACS, is an American secondary, independent day school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The school is recognized by the state for its academic results and uses a lottery system to admit students into the school.
Serving 345 students in grades 9-12, Blackstone Academy Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blackstone Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Blackstone Academy Charter's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
Blackstone Academy Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackstone Academy Charter is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
62%
30%
Black
26%
9%
White
6%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackstone Academy Charter's ranking?
Blackstone Academy Charter is ranked #215 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blackstone Academy Charter?
The graduation rate of Blackstone Academy Charter is 95%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Blackstone Academy Charter?
345 students attend Blackstone Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Blackstone Academy Charter students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackstone Academy Charter?
Blackstone Academy Charter has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blackstone Academy Charter offer ?
Blackstone Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackstone Academy Charter part of?
Blackstone Academy Charter is part of Blackstone Academy School District.
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