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RHODE ISLAND NURSES INSTITUTE

MIDDLE COLLEGE

CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

How is RINI different?

The Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College Charter High School (RINI), located in Providence, opened during the summer of 2011 to educate the next generation of nurses with a focus on academic rigor, leadership development, and workforce readiness. We are the first public charter high school in the U.S. focused on the nursing profession and the first middle college in the State of RI. RI students from any school district may apply.
  • Tuition is completely free
  • Open to any Rhode Island high school student
  • Enrolls through a blind lottery process
  • 4-year program starting at the 9th grade
  • Students take college courses from RI area colleges and universities
  • Saves students money on college tuition
  • Work-based learning experiences in health care
  • Certification in First Aid, CPR, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), and other patient care programs
  • Summer employment and paid internships

RINI students are afforded a rigorous high school curricula, early college classes, and exposure to the nursing profession. Students entering the 9th grade are allowed to enroll as first year students after successfully completing their 8th grade year at another school. Students who are successful in their first and second years take a combination of high school and college courses at area colleges and universities such as the University of RI, Rhode Island College, Community College of RI, and Roger Williams University. After 4 years in our program, students are able to transfer as many as 20 college credits towards their nursing college major.

RINI pays for the early college courses empowering its students by lowering the overall cost of their education. Early college exposure orientates students to the demands of higher education and increases the likelihood of college graduation.

We have established a reputation for academic and professional excellence. Please click on the “In the News” tab to see how our innovative model has already made local and national news!

Quick Facts

  • Year Founded
    2011
  • Accredited by
    Rhode Island Department of Education
  • Chief Executive Officer
    Pamela L. McCue, PhD, RN
  • Faculty / Staff
    41
  • Student Capacity
    272
  • Grades
    9-12
  • Sex
    93% Female
    7% Male
  • Race & Ethnicity
    Latino (45%)
    Black (36%)
    White (16%)
    Asian (3%)
  • Working Toward Degree
    % of RINI Students working toward
    Baccalaureate Degree
    100%
  • Reduced Lunch Program
    % of Students Meeting Federal Income
    Guideline for Free or Reduced Lunch
    87%
  • Location
    150 Washington Street
    Providence, RI 02908
  • Financial Data
    Rhode Island Department of
    Education
    School Level Financial Data
  • Board Approved Budget
    2023-2024

How We
Measure Success!

67% of RINIMC graduates attend a college or university in Rhode Island. 91% of RINI graduates attend college immediately after high school graduation.

Our Alumni Attend

  • Albright College
  • Assumption College
  • Barry University
  • Bay State College
  • Becker College
  • Bristol Community College
  • Bunker Hill Community College
  • Community College of RI
  • Curry College
  • Dakota State University
  • Dartmouth College
  • Delaware State University
  • Drexel University
  • Elms College
  • Georgia State University
  • Guilford College
  • Hawaii Pacific University
  • Long Island University
  • Rhode Island College
  • Rivier College
  • Salve Regina University
  • University of Rhode Island