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Enrollment
650
High
DISTRICT 349 · STATE 679
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WESTERLY·NCES 440117000325
Westerly High School
23 Ward Avenue, Westerly, RI 02891 · (401) 315-1501 · Washington County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL650 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
68 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.4:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
250 students
DISTRICT 44% · 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 | 164 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 167 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 170 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 149 | 23% |
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 39% · 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 Westerly. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Westerly High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly High School this school | 650 | 38.5% | N/A |
| Mt. Hope High School Bristol | 787 | 40.0% | N/A |
| Lincoln Senior High School Lincoln | 973 | 33.5% | N/A |
| Burrillville High School Harrisville | 634 | 37.2% | N/A |
| Coventry High School Coventry | 1,201 | 37.6% | N/A |
| Middletown High School Middletown | 523 | 33.3% | 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 Westerly High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 650 | #33 of 63 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.6:1 | #5 of 54 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 37.3% | #39 of 53 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 38.5% | #42 of 61 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -18.5% | #6 of 28 |
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
650
-93 (-13%) vs 2020
-32% since 1990-91, when it was 961
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
was 10.3:1
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 | 650 | 68 | 9.6:1 | 38% (250) |
| 2023-24 | 692 | 73 | 9.5:1 | 27% (186) |
| 2022-23 | 699 | 72.5 | 9.6:1 | 31% (218) |
| 2020-21 | 743 | 72 | 10.3:1 | 30% (225) |
| 2017-18 | 798 | 80.8 | 9.9:1 | 31% (245) |
| 2015-16 | 851 | 79 | 10.8:1 | 28% (240) |
| 2010-11 | 991 | 91 | 10.9:1 | 24% (235) |
| 2000-01 | 1,096 | 70 | 15.7:1 | 7% (72) |
| 1990-91 | 961 | 75 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Westerly High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 19% (798 to 650); teachers down 16% (80.8 to 68).
About Westerly High School
Families in Westerly, Rhode Island, are served by Westerly High School, a mid-sized high school. The school enrolls 650 students in grades 9 through 12.
Westerly has 6 schools and 2,095 students, and Westerly High School is one of those schools.
Federal enrollment data show Westerly High School is 78% White. Other groups include 10% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 3% Asian. The county population is about 90% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 37, compared with 70 nationally.
Classroom staffing at Westerly High School totals 68 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. The average for high schools in Rhode Island, 12.8:1, is higher. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at Westerly High School is about 38%. Across public schools in Washington County, the average is 30%.
In Washington County, home to about 130,344 people, the median household earns about $106,638 a year, roughly 52% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Washington County number 38, with about 13,313 students.
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P, about 0.2 miles away, is the closest public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
Its NCES locale code is Town: Fringe: the school is in a town close to an urbanized area.
A 13% decline took enrollment from 743 in 2020-21 to 650 in 2024-25.
Westerly High School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Washington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
130,344
Census ACS
Median income
$106,638
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
38
13,313 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Westerly
- Westerly Middle SchoolMiddle · 639 students
- Dunn's Corners SchoolElementary · 264 students
- Springbrook Elementary SchoolElementary · 243 students
- State Street SchoolElementary · 212 students
- Westerly Inclusion Preschool PElementary · 87 students
Other schools in Westerly
- Westerly Middle SchoolMiddle · 639 students
- Dunn's Corners SchoolElementary · 264 students
- Springbrook Elementary SchoolElementary · 243 students
- State Street SchoolElementary · 212 students
- Westerly Inclusion Preschool PElementary · 87 students
Nearby schools
- Westerly Inclusion Preschool P0.2 mi · 87
- State Street School0.8 mi · 212
- Stonington Middle School1.3 mi · 366
- West Vine Street School1.4 mi · 342
- Springbrook Elementary School1.9 mi · 243
- Stonington High School2.2 mi · 543
Frequently asked questions
About Westerly High SchoolHow many students attend Westerly High School?
Westerly High School enrolls approximately 650 students in grades 09-12.
Is Westerly High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Westerly High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Westerly High School have?
Westerly High School employs 68 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Westerly High School?
At Westerly High School, the student body is approximately 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Westerly High School?
Westerly High School is overseen by Westerly in Washington County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.