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Admissions Process

Entrance Exam

Registration is now open for the required entrance exam for Fall 2025 admissions to Davies. Please select one of the five available Saturdays to take the test. Students must complete this exam to be considered for admission to Davies.

Davies Admissions Process

Davies is located in Lincoln, Rhode Island, and serves approximately 900 students from across the state. As a four-year comprehensive and career high school, we offer both academic and career-focused studies for grades 9-12.

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How to Apply for School Year 2025-2026

Attend Our Open House

Imagine yourself at Davies! Our annual Open House happens every October. The next one is on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6-8 pm. This event allows parents and 8th or 9th-grade students to explore all nine career & technical programs. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet administrators, teachers, staff, and current students and have your questions answered. Please note: No other tours will be offered.

Take the Entrance Exam

Eligible students interested in attending Davies must take the entrance exam, the High School Placement Test (HSPT). You can register for the exam starting at the open house or any time after. Be sure to register early, as space is limited! The 2024 exam dates are scheduled for the following five Saturdays: November 2nd, November 16th, November 23rd, December 7th, and December 14th.

Register for the Entrance Exam

Qualifications

Students must be Rhode Island residents who are currently in 8th or 9th grade at the time of the entrance exam. Students who do not sit for the entrance exam will not be considered for admission.

Admissions Lottery

Once all testing has been completed, a computer-generated randomized lottery will be conducted to determine student acceptance and waitlist status. Students who do not meet the criteria will not be considered for admission. Families will be notified of acceptance and waitlist status by formal letter.

 

Tuition

William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School is a public school; there is no tuition for enrolled students.

Transportation

Busing is provided for students in the following cities and towns: Barrington, Bristol, Central Falls, Cranston, East Providence, Johnston, Lincoln, North Providence, Pawtucket, Providence, Smithfield, and Warren. Students who reside in other cities or towns not listed above must establish their own transportation to and from school.

Questions?

Call our Admissions/School Counselors Office at 401.728.1500, ext. 425 or admissions@daviestech.org

Admissions Policy

 

 All CTE Program

Printable, English only.

 Davies Brochure (English and Spanish)

A 4 page document.

 Davies  Outreach Presentation

A presentation by the School Counselors used when visiting middle schools, English only.

  • eng
  • spanish