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Enrollment
532
High
DISTRICT 539 · STATE 679
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH SMITHFIELD·NCES 440081000186
North Smitfield HS
412 Greenville Road, North Smithfield, RI 02896 · (401) 766-2500 · Providence County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL532 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
12.1:1
44 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
132 students
DISTRICT 25% · 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 | 122 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 135 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 133 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 142 | 27% |
Student demographics
36%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · 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
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within North Smithfield. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Smitfield HS
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Smitfield HS this school | 532 | 24.8% | N/A |
| Exeter-West Greenwich Regional West Greenwich | 452 | 23.2% | N/A |
| South Kingstown High Wakefield | 688 | 25.7% | N/A |
| Portsmouth High School Portsmouth | 785 | 19.0% | N/A |
| Smithfield High School Smithfield | 729 | 20.3% | N/A |
| Narragansett High School Narragansett | 372 | 23.9% | 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 Smitfield HS ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Rhode Island | In Providence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 532 | #36 of 63 | #23 of 44 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #23 of 54 | #12 of 36 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.4% | #40 of 53 | #31 of 35 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 24.8% | #52 of 61 | #39 of 42 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.8% | #14 of 21 | #13 of 20 |
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
532
+27 (+5%) vs 2020
-34% since 1990-91, when it was 808
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 12.6:1
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 | 532 | 44 | 12.1:1 | 25% (132) |
| 2023-24 | 547 | 43 | 12.7:1 | 19% (103) |
| 2022-23 | 524 | 44.4 | 11.8:1 | 23% (120) |
| 2020-21 | 505 | 40 | 12.6:1 | 15% (76) |
| 2017-18 | 503 | 42.2 | 11.9:1 | 13% (63) |
| 2015-16 | 496 | 45 | 11.0:1 | 13% (64) |
| 2010-11 | 543 | 49 | 11.1:1 | 16% (87) |
| 2000-01 | 799 | 58 | 13.8:1 | 8% (61) |
| 1990-91 | 808 | 56 | 14.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Smitfield HS.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (503 to 532); teachers up 4% (42.2 to 44).
About North Smitfield HS
North Smitfield HS is a public high school in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. It educates 532 students in grades 9 through 12. The school's enrollment is 22% smaller than the 679 average for high schools in Rhode Island.
North Smitfield HS is in North Smithfield, a district with 1,617 students across 3 schools.
By race and ethnicity, North Smitfield HS is 79% White. It is also 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 3% Black, and 2% Asian. For comparison, the population of Providence County is roughly 60% White. North Smitfield HS has a diversity index of 36%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school employs the equivalent of 44 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 12.1:1. Among high schools in Rhode Island, the typical ratio is 12.8:1. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 25%. On average, public schools in Providence County report 64%.
Across Providence County, median household income is about $78,787, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 32% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 9%. The public schools of Providence County number 206 and enroll about 88,799.
The shortest distance from North Smitfield HS to another public school is about 0.1 miles, to North Smithfield MS. The five-mile area around North Smitfield HS holds at least 8 other public schools.
Its NCES locale code is Suburb: Large: the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count grew from 505 to 532.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for North Smitfield HS covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Providence County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in North Smithfield
- North Smithfield ElementaryElementary · 583 students
- North Smithfield MSMiddle · 502 students
Other schools in North Smithfield
- North Smithfield ElementaryElementary · 583 students
- North Smithfield MSMiddle · 502 students
Nearby schools
- North Smithfield MS0.1 mi · 502
- North Smithfield Elementary1.0 mi · 583
- Globe Park School2.6 mi · 519
- Kevin K. Coleman School3.3 mi · 256
- Bernon Heights School3.4 mi · 405
- BEACON Charter School3.9 mi · 203
Frequently asked questions
About North Smitfield HSHow many students attend North Smitfield HS?
North Smitfield HS enrolls approximately 532 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does North Smitfield HS serve?
North Smitfield HS serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Smitfield HS?
The student-to-teacher ratio at North Smitfield HS is approximately 12.1:1 (44 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at North Smitfield HS?
At North Smitfield HS, the student body is approximately 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is North Smitfield HS public or private?
North Smitfield HS is a public K-12 school, overseen by North Smithfield.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.