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Enrollment
1,278
High
DISTRICT 469 · STATE 679
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH KINGSTOWN·NCES 440075000168
North Kingstown Sr. High
150 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852 · (401) 268-6236 · Washington County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,278 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
107 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
23%
288 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 328 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 303 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 316 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 331 | 26% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 64% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within North Kingstown. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Kingstown Sr. High
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kingstown Sr. High this school | 1,278 | 22.5% | N/A |
| Portsmouth High School Portsmouth | 785 | 19.0% | N/A |
| Ponaganset High School North Scituate | 869 | 24.1% | N/A |
| South Kingstown High Wakefield | 688 | 25.7% | N/A |
| Cumberland High School Cumberland | 1,428 | 30.4% | N/A |
| Smithfield High School Smithfield | 729 | 20.3% | N/A |
Matched among Rhode Island high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Kingstown Sr. High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,278 | #6 of 63 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.9:1 | #20 of 54 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.6% | #42 of 53 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 22.5% | #57 of 61 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.2% | #18 of 28 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,278
-202 (-14%) vs 2020
-3% since 1990-91, when it was 1,323
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 14.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,278 | 107 | 11.9:1 | 23% (288) |
| 2023-24 | 1,294 | 104 | 12.4:1 | 17% (217) |
| 2022-23 | 1,374 | 107.1 | 12.8:1 | 17% (228) |
| 2020-21 | 1,480 | 104 | 14.2:1 | 13% (197) |
| 2017-18 | 1,408 | 100.3 | 14.0:1 | 15% (217) |
| 2015-16 | 1,360 | 101 | 13.5:1 | 16% (215) |
| 2010-11 | 1,634 | 115 | 14.2:1 | 15% (248) |
| 2000-01 | 1,344 | 75 | 17.9:1 | 9% (117) |
| 1990-91 | 1,323 | 98 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Kingstown Sr. High.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (1,408 to 1,278); teachers up 7% (100.3 to 107).
About North Kingstown Sr. High
As a large high school, North Kingstown Sr. High serves students in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend, and enrollment is 1,278 students. The school's enrollment is 88% above the 679 average for high schools in Rhode Island.
North Kingstown Sr. High is one of the 8 schools that make up North Kingstown (3,748 students in total).
Most students at North Kingstown Sr. High are White: 81% of enrollment. Other groups include 8% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 2% Asian. The county population is about 90% White. By the diversity index, North Kingstown Sr. High comes in at 33%.
The school reported 107 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 11.9:1. The 12.8:1 average for high schools in Rhode Island is higher than this school's figure. Eligible students account for 23% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program.
Washington County has about 130,344 residents, and median household income is about $106,638, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 52% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 4%. Federal data list 38 public schools in Washington County, with a combined enrollment of about 13,313.
The shortest distance from North Kingstown Sr. High to another public school is about 0.7 miles, to Hamilton School. A five-mile radius around the school includes 7 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put North Kingstown Sr. High in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more (Suburb: Large).
Enrollment was 1,480 in 2020-21 and 1,278 in 2024-25, a decrease of 202 students. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (11.9:1) than in 2020-21 (14.2:1).
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Washington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
130,344
Census ACS
Median income
$106,638
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
38
13,313 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in North Kingstown
- Davisville Middle SchoolMiddle · 477 students
- Hamilton SchoolElementary · 447 students
- Stony Lane El. SchoolElementary · 385 students
- Fishing Cove El. SchoolElementary · 346 students
- Wickford Middle SchoolMiddle · 339 students
- Forest Park El. SchoolElementary · 264 students
Other schools in North Kingstown
- Davisville Middle SchoolMiddle · 477 students
- Hamilton SchoolElementary · 447 students
- Stony Lane El. SchoolElementary · 385 students
- Fishing Cove El. SchoolElementary · 346 students
- Wickford Middle SchoolMiddle · 339 students
- Forest Park El. SchoolElementary · 264 students
Nearby schools
- Hamilton School0.7 mi · 447
- Wickford Middle School1.0 mi · 339
- Fishing Cove El. School2.2 mi · 346
- Stony Lane El. School3.3 mi · 385
- Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset4.1 mi · 212
- Davisville Middle School4.5 mi · 477
Frequently asked questions
About North Kingstown Sr. HighWhat is the total enrollment at North Kingstown Sr. High?
North Kingstown Sr. High enrolls approximately 1,278 students in grades 09-12.
Is North Kingstown Sr. High an elementary, middle, or high school?
North Kingstown Sr. High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does North Kingstown Sr. High have?
North Kingstown Sr. High employs 107 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at North Kingstown Sr. High?
At North Kingstown Sr. High, the student body is approximately 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is North Kingstown Sr. High public or private?
North Kingstown Sr. High is a public K-12 school, overseen by North Kingstown.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.