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Barrington High School

220 Lincoln Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806 · (401) 247-3150 · Bristol County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,098 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,098
High
DISTRICT 545 · STATE 679
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
87 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
13%
139 students
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 54%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
278
Grade 10
249
Grade 11
256
Grade 12
315
Student demographics
White
83876%
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
727%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 31%
Black
182%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 9%
Asian
1009%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 3%
Two+
696%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
55551%
Female
54349%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,098
-46 (-4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 13.6:1
% White
76%
was 87%
% Hispanic
7%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
9%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Barrington High School

Barrington High School is one of the roomy 9-12 campuss in Barrington, Rhode Island, operated by Barrington, with 1,098 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 62% above the state mean of about 679.

Within Barrington, which oversees 6 schools and 3,267 students, Barrington High School is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, Barrington High School shows that 76% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder consists of 9% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 6% multiracial. By comparison, Bristol County as a whole is about 90% White, so the school skews visibly less White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, Barrington High School reports 87 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.6:1. The state averages about 12.8:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 13% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Bristol County (around 28%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

Zooming out to the county, Bristol County reports that median household income runs about $114,490, about 53% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. In all, Bristol County runs 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,234 students), of which Barrington High School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Barrington Middle School, around 0.6 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Barrington High School operates from a bedroom-community location.

Looking at the recent track record. Barrington High School's enrollment has fell 4% since 2018, when it stood at 1,144 (now 1,098). Over the same period, the White share fell from 87% to 76%.

Inside the community feed, posts here usually surface around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Bristol County at a glance

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Population
50,490
Census ACS
Median income
$114,490
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
53%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
6,234 students

Quick facts

School name
Barrington High School
District
Barrington
Address
220 Lincoln Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806
Phone
(401) 247-3150
County
Bristol County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,098
Teachers (FTE)
87
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
139 (13%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
440003000001
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Barrington High School
How many students attend Barrington High School?
Barrington High School enrolls approximately 1,098 students in grades 09-12.
Is Barrington High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Barrington High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Barrington High School?
Approximately 12.6:1 students per teacher at Barrington High School.
How diverse is Barrington High School?
Barrington High School reports a student body of 76% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Black, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Barrington High School?
Barrington High School is overseen by Barrington in Bristol County.
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