Enrollment
387
High
DISTRICT 238 · STATE 679
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SCITUATE·NCES 440096000255
Scituate High School
94 Trimtown Road, North Scituate, RI 02857 · (401) 647-4120 · Providence County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL387 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
10.8:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
24%
91 students
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 54%
Community
0
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 | 98 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 99 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 86 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 104 | 27% |
Student demographics
9%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 9% · 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 Scituate. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Scituate High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scituate High School this school | 387 | 23.5% | N/A |
| Narragansett High School Narragansett | 372 | 23.9% | N/A |
| South Kingstown High Wakefield | 688 | 25.7% | N/A |
| Tiverton High School Tiverton | 430 | 35.1% | N/A |
| Exeter-West Greenwich Regional West Greenwich | 452 | 23.2% | N/A |
| North Smitfield HS North Smithfield | 532 | 24.8% | 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 Scituate High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Rhode Island | In Providence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 387 | #44 of 63 | #28 of 44 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.8:1 | #11 of 54 | #5 of 36 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 9.0% | #53 of 53 | #35 of 35 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 23.5% | #55 of 61 | #41 of 42 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.3% | #24 of 28 | #9 of 11 |
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
387
-8 (-2%) vs 2020
-35% since 1990-91, when it was 598
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
was 9.9:1
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 | 387 | 36 | 10.8:1 | 24% (91) |
| 2023-24 | 371 | 37 | 10.0:1 | 14% (51) |
| 2022-23 | 374 | 34.4 | 10.9:1 | 8% (31) |
| 2020-21 | 395 | 40 | 9.9:1 | 11% (45) |
| 2017-18 | 413 | 36.6 | 11.3:1 | 23% (96) |
| 2015-16 | 463 | 36 | 12.9:1 | 21% (98) |
| 2010-11 | 513 | 45 | 11.4:1 | 10% (53) |
| 2000-01 | 494 | 46 | 10.7:1 | 6% (29) |
| 1990-91 | 598 | 50 | 12.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Scituate High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 6% (413 to 387); teachers down 2% (36.6 to 36).
About Scituate High School
Scituate High School is a high school with a street address in North Scituate, Rhode Island. It has an enrollment of 387 students in grades 9 through 12. On average, high schools in Rhode Island enroll around 679, and this school is 43% below that mark.
Scituate High School is part of Scituate, where 5 schools serve 1,188 students.
A large majority of enrollment at Scituate High School is White, at 95%. Other reported shares: 3% Hispanic. Providence County's residents are about 60% White, 36 points below the school's share. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Scituate High School scores 9%.
The school has 36 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 10.8 students per teacher. Statewide, high schools in Rhode Island average 12.8:1. Of all students at Scituate High School, 24% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Providence County is 64%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Providence County show that median household income comes to about $78,787, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 32% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Providence County counts 206 public schools with about 88,799 students.
Among nearby public schools, Scituate Middle School is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. There are 6 more public schools inside five miles.
The NCES locale for Scituate High School is Rural: Fringe, which covers schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment went from 395 in 2020-21 to 387 in 2024-25, a change of 8 students.
This page collects posts and questions about Scituate High School, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
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 Scituate
- Scituate Middle SchoolMiddle · 260 students
- North Scituate SchoolElementary · 238 students
- Hope SchoolElementary · 163 students
- Clayville SchoolElementary · 140 students
Other schools in North Scituate
- Ponaganset High SchoolHigh · 869 students
- Ponaganset Middle SchoolMiddle · 396 students
- Fogarty MemorialElementary · 318 students
- Scituate Middle SchoolMiddle · 260 students
- North Scituate SchoolElementary · 238 students
Other Scituate High schools
One other US public school is named Scituate High. Scituate High School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Scituate High SchoolScituate, MA · 725 students
Nearby schools
- Scituate Middle School0.0 mi · 260
- North Scituate School2.0 mi · 238
- Fogarty Memorial3.7 mi · 318
- Brown Avenue School3.8 mi · 251
- Ponaganset Middle School4.2 mi · 396
- Clayville School4.5 mi · 140
Frequently asked questions
About Scituate High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Scituate High School?
Scituate High School enrolls approximately 387 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Scituate High School serve?
Scituate High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Scituate High School have?
Scituate High School employs 36 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Scituate High School?
Student demographics at Scituate High School are roughly 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Scituate High School?
Scituate High School is overseen by Scituate in Providence County.
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