Who We Serve
UCAP students are full of hope and possibilities. Their imaginations soar with visions of what their future holds. However, the socioeconomic and other challenges many face has put them at risk. Most urban schools are not able to provide the personalized support our students require.
The UCAP School is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to meet the needs of at-risk urban youth. According to RI Kids Count, students from urban schools are at great risk.
Among the youth from Central Falls
- 41% are living below the federal poverty level
- 57% are below 8th grade reading proficiency (twice the state average)
- 21% are English Language Learners, the highest percentage in the state.
* According to RI Kids Count
Among children from Providence
- 32% will witness or experience domestic abuse
- One of every 16 will test positive for lead poisoning
* According to RI Kids Count
Among children from Cranston
- 13% of their mothers received delayed prenatal care
- 20% will not graduate high school
- 24% live in single-parent families
* According to RI Kids Count
We reinvigorate students and open their minds to a world of possibilities. Beyond high school success, our students
develop the skills, camaraderie
and confidence to continue
on as active, engaged
members of our
communities.
75 Carpenter Street Providence RI 02903 | 401-272-0881
The teachers and staff never gave up on me.
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