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Enrollment
1,081
High
DISTRICT 571 · STATE 679
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST WARWICK·NCES 440114000318
West Warwick High School
1 Webster Knight Drive, West Warwick, RI 02893 · (401) 821-6596 · Kent County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,081 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
13.0:1
83 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
606 students
DISTRICT 60% · 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 | 258 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 272 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 265 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 286 | 26% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · 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 West Warwick. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like West Warwick High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Warwick High School this school | 1,081 | 56.1% | N/A |
| Johnston Senior High Johnston | 826 | 55.7% | N/A |
| East Providence High East Providence | 1,691 | 52.7% | N/A |
| Toll Gate High School Warwick | 1,104 | 45.9% | N/A |
| Pilgrim High School Warwick | 1,137 | 46.2% | N/A |
| North Providence High North Providence | 1,085 | 52.4% | 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 West Warwick High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Rhode Island | In Kent County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,081 | #13 of 63 | #4 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #37 of 54 | #6 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.3% | #18 of 53 | #1 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 56.1% | #33 of 61 | #1 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.1% | #12 of 21 | N/A |
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
1,081
+80 (+8%) vs 2020
+42% since 1990-91, when it was 759
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 13.2:1
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 | 1,081 | 83 | 13.0:1 | 56% (606) |
| 2023-24 | 1,072 | 80 | 13.4:1 | 35% (377) |
| 2022-23 | 1,047 | 77.6 | 13.5:1 | 52% (540) |
| 2020-21 | 1,001 | 76 | 13.2:1 | 46% (463) |
| 2017-18 | 1,009 | 77.1 | 13.1:1 | 40% (406) |
| 2015-16 | 992 | 76 | 13.1:1 | 45% (445) |
| 2010-11 | 1,036 | 83 | 12.5:1 | 35% (363) |
| 2000-01 | 1,067 | 68 | 15.7:1 | 13% (140) |
| 1990-91 | 759 | 56 | 13.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Warwick High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (1,009 to 1,081); teachers up 8% (77.1 to 83).
About West Warwick High School
In West Warwick, Rhode Island, West Warwick High School is a large high school. The school serves grades 9 through 12. Enrollment is 1,081 students. It has 59% more students than the average for high schools in Rhode Island (about 679).
The district, West Warwick, has 3,423 students enrolled across 6 schools.
About 63% of the student body at West Warwick High School is White. Other groups include 21% Hispanic, 7% Black, 4% multiracial, and 2% Asian. By comparison, Kent County residents are about 85% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 54, compared with 70 nationally.
The school lists 83 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1. It is about the same as the 12.8:1 average for high schools in Rhode Island. A total of 606 students, or 56%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Kent County, the average is 42%.
In Kent County, the median household earns about $94,345 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 35%, and about 4% of people live in poverty. Kent County has 43 public schools with about 18,578 students, including West Warwick High School.
John F. Deering Middle is less than a tenth of a mile from West Warwick High School, the shortest distance to any other public school. The five-mile area around West Warwick High School holds at least 8 other public schools.
West Warwick High School is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels Suburb: Large.
In 2020-21, West Warwick High School enrolled 1,001 students. By 2024-25, that number had grown to 1,081.
The allk12 page for West Warwick High School lets the school community talk about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Kent County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
171,456
Census ACS
Median income
$94,345
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
43
18,578 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in West Warwick
- John F. Deering MiddleMiddle · 976 students
- John F. Horgan SchoolElementary · 475 students
- Greenbush Elementary SchoolElementary · 427 students
- Wakefield Hills El. SchoolElementary · 373 students
- Maisie E. Quinn SchoolElementary · 91 students
Other schools in West Warwick
- John F. Deering MiddleMiddle · 976 students
- John F. Horgan SchoolElementary · 475 students
- Greenbush Elementary SchoolElementary · 427 students
- Wakefield Hills El. SchoolElementary · 373 students
- Maisie E. Quinn SchoolElementary · 91 students
Nearby schools
- John F. Deering Middle0.0 mi · 976
- John F. Horgan School0.4 mi · 475
- Wakefield Hills El. School1.2 mi · 373
- Maisie E. Quinn School1.3 mi · 91
- Scott School1.5 mi · 189
- Winman Middle School1.6 mi · 706
Frequently asked questions
About West Warwick High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at West Warwick High School?
West Warwick High School enrolls approximately 1,081 students in grades 09-12.
Is West Warwick High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Warwick High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does West Warwick High School have?
West Warwick High School employs 83 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.
What is the student diversity at West Warwick High School?
Student demographics at West Warwick High School are roughly 63% White, 21% Hispanic, 7% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is West Warwick High School in?
West Warwick High School is part of West Warwick.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.