You’re One of a Kind.
So Are We.
School One is a progressive, private high school in Rhode Island where students from many different backgrounds come together in a supportive community. Since 1973, School One students have pursued meaningful questions through interdisciplinary coursework and sophisticated arts instruction. Never “one-size-fits-all,” School One’s approach builds on each student’s strengths and interests. Our graduates go on to top-ranked colleges, art schools, and most importantly, go on to lead lives of caring and compassion.
“School One is a rare blend of rigorous, non-competitive, and supportive. Our small classes are similar to college seminars — filled with student voices, debate, and meaningful questions about the world.”
School One's flexible environment is well suited to accommodate International students and students with mild to moderate special education needs.
School One does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thank you for making 401Gives a success!
We raised $77,455 for students
Thank you so much to School One supporters who once again got the school in the top 10 of more than 600 nonprofit fundraisers during 401Gives! We will use the funds wisely to support our students. If you didn't get a chance to give and still want to, go here.
School One Artist Talks Series
Join us at School One Artist Talks on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., as we welcome Sashoonya, an art and design company that creates sustainable textile products using local materials and dyes derived from our natural surroundings in New England. Sasha Azbel, is the founder and creative director of Sashoonya. Her experience as an immigrant, from Kazakhstan, and encounters with textile artisans around the world, have pushed her to explore questions of belonging, and how our natural environment is a part of our cultural identity. https://www.sashoonya.com/
Ulli K. Ryder joins School One Board of Directors
Providence - School One, the independent high school for independent minds, has welcomed Ulli K. Ryder, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Ryder, a 1990 graduate, is an award-winning educator, consultant, writer, editor and thinker. Her consulting company, the Ryder | Talbutt Group, helps organizations improve communication, operate with empathy, and reduce and repair harm.
“I can honestly say that without School One I would not have finished high school. When I found School One, I found a community and was able to thrive. I credit the school with setting the foundation for everything I've done since,” Dr. Ryder said. “I'm thrilled to be able to join the Board at School One. It is one small way that I can give back to the school that gave me so much. I look forward to working with everyone to continue the great tradition of quality education plus a welcoming and caring community that School One is rightly proud of.” Read More
