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Cumberland High School

2600 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 02864 · (401) 658-2600 · Providence County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,428 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,428
High
DISTRICT 538 · STATE 679
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
105 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
434 students
DISTRICT 27% · 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
401
Grade 10
360
Grade 11
306
Grade 12
361
Student demographics
White
1,00971%
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
24317%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 31%
Black
594%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 9%
Asian
554%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 3%
Two+
624%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
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
78955%
Female
63945%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,428
+40 (+3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 14.2:1
% White
71%
was 83%
% Hispanic
17%
was 10%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
4%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Cumberland High School

Cumberland High School operates as a well-populated 9-12 campus in Cumberland, Rhode Island, one of the schools within Cumberland. Current enrollment sits at 1,428 students spanning grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 679 students per school, that is 110% larger than typical.

Cumberland High School is one of 9 schools operated by Cumberland, a district that instructs 4,845 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Cumberland High School reports that 71% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school logs 17% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 4% Black, 4% Asian. By comparison, Providence County as a whole is about 60% White, so the school skews noticeably more White than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Cumberland High School has 105 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.8:1, putting Cumberland High School higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 30% of students at Cumberland High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Providence County (around 64%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Providence County) logs that median household earnings sit near $78,787, roughly 32% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Cumberland High School is one of 206 public schools in Providence County (combined enrollment of about 88,799 students).

Nearest neighbor: Ashton School, around 0.1 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Cumberland High School.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Cumberland High School has expanded 3%, going from 1,388 students in 2018 to 1,428 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share declined from 83% to 71%.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Cumberland High School typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Providence County at a glance

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Population
664,854
Census ACS
Median income
$78,787
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
206
88,799 students

Quick facts

School name
Cumberland High School
District
Cumberland
Address
2600 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 02864
Phone
(401) 658-2600
County
Providence County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,428
Teachers (FTE)
105
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
434 (30%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
440027000076
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Cumberland High School
How large is Cumberland High School?
Cumberland High School enrolls approximately 1,428 students in grades 09-12.
Is Cumberland High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Cumberland High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Cumberland High School have?
Cumberland High School employs 105 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.
How diverse is Cumberland High School?
Cumberland High School reports a student body of 71% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Black, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Cumberland High School public or private?
Cumberland High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Cumberland.
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