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Enrollment
729
High
DISTRICT 470 · STATE 679
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SMITHFIELD·NCES 440099000259
Smithfield High School
90 Pleasant View Avenue, Smithfield, RI 02917 · (401) 949-2050 · Providence County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL729 STUDENTS
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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
11.8:1
62 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.6:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
148 students
DISTRICT 22% · 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 | 180 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 152 | 21% |
| Grade 11 | 183 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 214 | 29% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 32% · 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 Smithfield. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Smithfield High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield High School this school | 729 | 20.3% | N/A |
| Ponaganset High School North Scituate | 869 | 24.1% | N/A |
| South Kingstown High Wakefield | 688 | 25.7% | N/A |
| Portsmouth High School Portsmouth | 785 | 19.0% | N/A |
| North Smitfield HS North Smithfield | 532 | 24.8% | N/A |
| Chariho High School Wood River Junction | 991 | 27.3% | 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 Smithfield High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Rhode Island | In Providence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 729 | #30 of 63 | #20 of 44 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.8:1 | #17 of 54 | #8 of 36 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.4% | #41 of 53 | #32 of 35 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 20.3% | #58 of 61 | #42 of 42 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.6% | #18 of 21 | #17 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
729
-7 (-1%) vs 2020
+19% since 1990-91, when it was 614
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 11.7:1
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 | 729 | 62 | 11.8:1 | 20% (148) |
| 2023-24 | 750 | 63 | 11.9:1 | 8% (62) |
| 2022-23 | 772 | 63.2 | 12.2:1 | 11% (88) |
| 2020-21 | 736 | 63 | 11.7:1 | 8% (56) |
| 2017-18 | 704 | 66.5 | 10.6:1 | 12% (81) |
| 2015-16 | 742 | 71 | 10.4:1 | 12% (89) |
| 2010-11 | 822 | 69 | 11.9:1 | 14% (112) |
| 2000-01 | 811 | 61 | 13.3:1 | 1% (12) |
| 1990-91 | 614 | 48 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Smithfield High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (704 to 729); teachers down 7% (66.5 to 62).
About Smithfield High School
Smithfield High School sits in Smithfield, Rhode Island, and is classified as a high school. The school serves grades 9 through 12. Enrollment is 729 students.
Smithfield High School reports to Smithfield, which has 5 schools and 2,348 students.
White students are 81% of those enrolled at Smithfield High School. Next come 11% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 3% Black. That compares with about 60% White among all Providence County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 33%.
The school's 62 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. High schools in Rhode Island average 12.8:1, 1.0 more students per teacher than here. Income data for the school show 20% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Providence County average 64%.
American Community Survey 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 poverty rate is about 9%. The county's public schools total 206, with about 88,799 students.
Smithfield High School's closest public school neighbor is Pleasant View Elementary Schoo, about 0.1 miles away. The five-mile area around Smithfield High School holds at least 8 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Smithfield High School's location as Suburb: Large.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 736 in 2020-21, 729 in 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Smithfield High School. You can also rate the school on this page.
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 Smithfield
- Pleasant View Elementary SchooElementary · 552 students
- Vincent J. Gallagher MiddleMiddle · 502 students
- Raymond LaPerche SchoolElementary · 337 students
- Old County Road SchoolElementary · 228 students
Other schools in Smithfield
- Pleasant View Elementary SchooElementary · 552 students
- Vincent J. Gallagher MiddleMiddle · 502 students
- Raymond LaPerche SchoolElementary · 337 students
- Old County Road SchoolElementary · 228 students
Other Smithfield High schools
One other US public school is named Smithfield High. Smithfield High School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Smithfield HighSmithfield, VA · 1,322 students
Nearby schools
- Pleasant View Elementary Schoo0.1 mi · 552
- Vincent J. Gallagher Middle0.2 mi · 502
- Old County Road School1.7 mi · 228
- Raymond LaPerche School2.4 mi · 337
- Graniteville School2.9 mi · 152
- Brown Avenue School3.2 mi · 251
Frequently asked questions
About Smithfield High SchoolHow large is Smithfield High School?
Smithfield High School enrolls approximately 729 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Smithfield High School serve?
Smithfield High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Smithfield High School have?
Smithfield High School employs 62 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Smithfield High School?
Student demographics at Smithfield High School are roughly 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Smithfield High School in?
Smithfield High School is part of Smithfield.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.