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#168 of 302 schools in RI
Highlander Secondary Charter S
High School · Highlander · Warren, RI
A charter high school in Warren, RI where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
360 Market Street, Warren, RI 02885
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Highlander Secondary Charter S score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highlander Secondary Charter S 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated859/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Warren), 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
$89,722
Median home value
$363,900
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02885; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,101 | Compare → |
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| Barrington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Joseph Case HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 574 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Highlander
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,179NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Highlander Secondary Charter S is listed in Highlander; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highlander Secondary Charter S
Highlander Secondary Charter S is a public high school in Warren, RI, part of Highlander, serving approximately 335 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highlander Secondary Charter S
What grades does Highlander Secondary Charter S serve?
Highlander Secondary Charter S serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Highlander Secondary Charter S?
Highlander Secondary Charter S has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlander Secondary Charter S?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlander Secondary Charter S is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highlander Secondary Charter S rank in RI?
Highlander Secondary Charter S ranks #168 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Highlander Secondary Charter S's MySchoolScout rating?
Highlander Secondary Charter S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Highlander Secondary Charter S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highlander Secondary Charter S has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Highlander Secondary Charter S a charter school?
Yes, Highlander Secondary Charter S is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Highlander Secondary Charter S a Title I school?
No, Highlander Secondary Charter S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highlander Secondary Charter S?
87.8% of students at Highlander Secondary Charter S 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.6%
- Phone
- (401) 247-3585
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 02885)
- 11,138
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 02885; 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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