RISE PREP ACADEMIES
We believe our scholars deserve exceptional learning opportunities that lead to a college career. We believe our scholars benefit from a rigorous curriculum, individualized instruction, discipline, and supportive character development.
WHO WE ARE
RISE Prep Academies (formerly RISE Prep Mayoral Academy), located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is a tuition-free K-12 public charter school network committed to providing a focused and supportive educational experience for students from Woonsocket, North Smithfield and Burrillville.
Since 2015, we have empowered our scholars to achieve success in college and engage meaningfully with their communities. It is our belief that college begins in kindergarten.
Our structured learning environment features a rigorous college preparatory curriculum alongside a comprehensive character education program, ensuring our scholars are exceptionally prepared for their futures, no matter where it takes them.
Between RISE Prep Lower Academy (K-8) and RISE Prep Upper Academy (9-12), our school network will serve 640 scholars in the 2024-2025 school year. To gain enrollment at RISE Prep Academies, scholars must enter a lottery system run by a completely independent third party.
Our Values
RISE Prep Academies is grounded in the values of Respect, Integrity, Self-Determination, and Excellence. These principles shape our learning environment, encouraging scholars to respect others, act with integrity, take charge of their growth, and pursue excellence in all they do, preparing them for meaningful futures.
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RESPECT
We honor each other with kindness, dignity, and understanding.
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INTEGRITY
We act with honesty and uphold what is right in all we do.
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SELF-DETERMINATION
We set goals, persevere through challenges, and take ownership of our success.
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EXCELLNCE
We strive for our very best and inspire greatness in others.
Our Core
RISE PREP Academies educates K-12 scholars for success in
college and a life of community engagement through:
Voice of Rise Prep
Don’t take our written word for it. Listen instead to the voices of our staff and leadership who practice what they teach…each and every day.
WHY RISE PREP ACADEMIES?
Because college begins in kindergarten.
At RISE Prep Academies, we believe in laying the foundation for academic success from the very start. Our rigorous curriculum and character education program ensure that scholars develop the skills, values, and mindset needed to excel in college and beyond. We focus on nurturing each scholar’s potential, providing a supportive environment that challenges them to grow intellectually and personally. With a commitment to preparing scholars for a future of endless possibilities, RISE Prep is where bright futures begin.
News and Events
RISE Prep celebrates 10 years in Charter Education
This year marks 10 years of operation for RISE Prep Academies as they proudly announce the first year of a 9th grade addition. RISE Prep Academies, headquartered at 30 Cumberland Street, Woonsocket,...
RISE Prep Gears Up for a Milestone 10th Year: K-9 Scholars Ready for the First Day
RISE Prep team members and leaders at both our K-8 school and founding High School have been working hard over the past two weeks to prepare for K-9 scholars on our first day of school, TOMORROW!...
Welcome Back RISE Prep Families and New Scholars
Welcome back, RISE Prep families, and a special welcome to all our new scholars joining us this year! We are thrilled to kick off another exciting school year filled with opportunities for growth,...
RISE Prep celebrates 10 years in Charter Education
This year marks 10 years of operation for RISE Prep Academies as they proudly announce the first...
RISE Prep Gears Up for a Milestone 10th Year: K-9 Scholars Ready for the First Day
RISE Prep team members and leaders at both our K-8 school and founding High School have been...