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#102 of 302 schools in RI

Top 33% in state

Johnston Senior High

High School · Johnston · Johnston, RI

A high school in Johnston, RI serving grades 9th – 12th.

345 Cherry Hill Road, Johnston, RI 02919

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation11.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$20,836
Chronic Absenteeism38.1%

Students at Johnston Senior High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
18%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
24%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

43.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Johnston Senior High 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnston), 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

$87,811

Median home value

$326,100

Median rent

$1,259/mo

College educated

29.1%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02919; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
George N Hunt Campus SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–122.2 mi24Compare →
Mount Pleasant HighEnrollment path unverified4.39–122.6 mi1,113Compare →
North Providence HighEnrollment path unverified7.39–122.9 mi1,098Compare →
Achievement First Providence HCharter · enrollment unverified4.59–113.0 mi298Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Johnston

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$20,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Johnston Senior High is listed in Johnston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Johnston Senior High

Johnston Senior High is a public high school in Johnston, RI, part of Johnston, serving approximately 805 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johnston Senior High

What grades does Johnston Senior High serve?

Johnston Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Johnston Senior High?

Johnston Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 805 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Johnston Senior High is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johnston Senior High rank in RI?

Johnston Senior High ranks #102 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Johnston Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnston Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Johnston Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnston Senior High has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Johnston Senior High a charter school?

No, Johnston Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Johnston Senior High a Title I school?

No, Johnston Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnston Senior High?

43.4% of students at Johnston Senior High 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
805
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.1%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 02919)
29,473
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
42.9
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 02919; 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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