Central Falls breaks ground on new school building

The groundbreaking of the new Central Fall High School on April 26, 2024. (City of Central Falls)

CENTRAL FALLS. R.I. (WLNE) –Central Falls broke ground on its new high school building Friday.

The new Central Falls High School will replace the current, nearly-100-year-old failing school building and will be located on Higginson Avenue.

A render of the new Central Falls High School. (City of Central Falls)

The city said the $108 million building is set to include state-of-the-art classrooms, athletic facilities, and integrated Career Technical Education programs.

Construction will be funded through state bond funding.

“This new high school is a huge step forward for our city, and one of the best investments we can make,” Mayor Maria Rivera said.

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