Providence Career & Technical Academy Competes at the National Level at SkillsUSA
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Providence Career & Technical Academy Competes at the National Level at SkillsUSA
More than 6,000 students competed in 99 occupational and leadership skill competition areas. SkillsUSA programs help to establish industry standards for job skill training in the classroom. These industry driven competitive events are modeled after the Olympics where the top three individual/teams receive gold, silver, and bronze medals.
To earn a trip to K.C., each individual or team must first win a gold medal at the state level against their peers in other CTE schools throughout the state. Throughout the week, SkillsUSA hosted various events for students/educators such as industry trade shows, professional development, opening/closing ceremonies and many activities for students to enjoy.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTTo help fund this annual trip for our students and other activities associated with SkillsUSA, PCTA is hosting a golf tournament on Monday, August 11th at the Agawam Hunt Club.
Results of National Competition held June 26th:
Southida Saykouman - 7th, Restaurant Service
David Lovell-Hill - 7th, Action Skills (Culinary Arts)
Katherine Suero and Vanessa Montes De Oca - 11th, Community Service
Josh Zanni and Justin Espinal- 11th, Digital Cinema Production
Alejandro Leon - 16th, Sheet Metal
Michael Jimenez - 26th, HVAC
Steve Alvarez - 30th, Masonry
Bryan Martinez - 30th, Plumbing
Orland Iglesias - Represents PCTA as "State Officer"
10 RI State Education Rankings
4th Grade Test Scores
Math
Rank: 26 out of 50
State Average Score: 241
National Average Score: 241
Reading
Rank: 18 out of 50
State Average Score: 223
National Average Score: 221
Source: National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2013 Mathematics and Reading Assessments.
8th Grade Test Scores
Math
Rank: 27 out of 50
State Average Score: 284
National Average Score: 284
Reading
Rank: 25 out of 50
State Average Score: 267
National Average Score: 266
Source: National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2013 Mathematics and Reading Assessments.
High School Dropout Rate
Rank: 10 out of 50
State Dropout Rate: 4.6%
National Average: 3.4%
Source: US Department of Education
High School Graduation Rate
Rank: 33 out of 50
State Graduation Rate: 76.4%
National Average: 78.2%
Source: US Department of Education
SAT Scores
Rank: 40 out of 50
State Combined Score Average: 1468
National Average: 1498
Source: College Board
High School AP Scores
Rank: 33 out of 50
State Percent of Class Scoring 3 or Higher on AP Exam: 14.6%
National Average: 20.1%
Source: College Board
Chance for Success
Rank: 21 out of 50
Grade: B-
National Average: C+
Source: Education Week Research Center
Note: Index that grades the nation and states on 13 indicators capturing the role that education plays as a person moves from childhood, through the K-12 system, and into college and the workforce.
K-12 Achievement Index
Rank: 27 out of 50
Grade: D+
National Average: C-
Source: Education Week Research Center
Note: Index that evaluates educational performance on 18 individual indicators that measure current achievement, improvements over time, and poverty-based disparities.
Per Pupil Expenditure
Rank: 5 out of 50
Amount Spent: $17,666
National Average: $10,938
Source: NEA Research, Estimates Database (2013)
Average Daily Attendance
Rank: 49 out of 50
State Average: 80.9%
National Average: 96.7%
Source: NEA Research, Estimates Database (2013)
Note: Figure reflects the aggregate attendance of a school during a reporting period divided by the number of days school is in session during this period.
