North Smitfield HS

As a tight-knit four-year high school in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, North Smitfield HS works with 532 students from grades 9 through 12, operated by North Smithfield. Compared to the state average of about 679 students per school, that is 22% smaller than typical.

North Smithfield runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 1,617 students. North Smitfield HS is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, North Smitfield HS reports that the largest single group is White, at 79% of enrollment. The remainder is composed of 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 3% Black, 2% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 60% White, putting the school's mix noticeably more White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, North Smitfield HS has 44 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.1:1. The state averages around 12.8:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 25% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Providence County (around 64%), the school's rate is meaningfully below typical.

In the surrounding community, census data for Providence County shows median household earnings sit near $78,787, about 32% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Providence County runs 206 public schools (combined enrollment of about 88,799 students), of which North Smitfield HS is one.

The closest other public school is North Smithfield MS, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Looking at the recent track record. North Smitfield HS's enrollment has expanded 6% since 2018, when it stood at 503 (now 532). White enrollment moved from 86% to 79% across the same window.

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