Very Good
#76 of 302 schools in RI
Top 25% in state
Cranston High School West
High School · Cranston · Cranston, RI
A high school in Cranston, RI serving grades 9th – 12th.
80 Metropolitan Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cranston High School West score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cranston High School West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,159/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cranston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,246
Median home value
$336,900
Median rent
$1,271/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02920; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston High School EastEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,513 | Compare → |
| Apprenticeship Exploration SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Achievement First Providence HCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 9–11 | 2.7 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Dr. Jorge Alvarez HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 494 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cranston
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #3 of 22
- District spending per student
- $19,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cranston High School West is listed in Cranston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cranston High School West
Cranston High School West is a public high school in Cranston, RI, part of Cranston, serving approximately 1,698 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cranston High School West
What grades does Cranston High School West serve?
Cranston High School West serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cranston High School West?
Cranston High School West has an enrollment of approximately 1,698 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cranston High School West?
The student-teacher ratio at Cranston High School West is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cranston High School West rank in RI?
Cranston High School West ranks #76 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Cranston High School West's MySchoolScout rating?
Cranston High School West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cranston High School West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cranston High School West has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cranston High School West a charter school?
No, Cranston High School West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cranston High School West a Title I school?
No, Cranston High School West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cranston High School West?
25.1% of students at Cranston High School West qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,698
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (401) 270-8049
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02920)
- 36,332
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02920; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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