For the 2025 school year, there are 10 vocational public high schools serving 2,390 students in Rhode Island.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public high schools in Rhode Island are Davies Career-tech High School, Metropolitan Career Tech Center and Providence Career Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhode Island vocational public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Rhode Island vocational public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Metropolitan Career Tech Center, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Vocational Public High Schools in Rhode Island (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davies Career-tech High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Jenckes Hill Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 728-1500
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 728-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 888 students
Rank: #22.
Metropolitan Career Tech Center
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 Public Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 752-2600
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 752-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 791 students
Rank: #33.
Providence Career Technical
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9136
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9136
Grades: 9-12
| 711 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chariho Career And Tech Center
Vocational School
459 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-6869
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-6869
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cranston Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
100 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8070
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8070
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
East Providence Career Technical
Vocational School
2000 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7815
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7815
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Area Career Tech Center
Vocational School
15 Wickham Rd
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2100
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Regional Career And Technical
Vocational School
40 Reservoir Road
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9499
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9499
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Warwick Career And Tech Center
Vocational School
575 Centerville Road-bldg. 5
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3150
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3150
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Woonsocket Career An Tech Center
Vocational School
400 Aylsworth Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4662
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4662
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public high schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked vocational public high schools in Rhode Island include Davies Career-tech High School, Metropolitan Career Tech Center and Providence Career Technical.
How many vocational public high schools are located in Rhode Island?
10 vocational public high schools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island vocational public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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