Excellent
#30 of 302 schools in RI
Top 10% in state
Mt. Hope High School
High School · Bristol Warren · Bristol, RI
A Bristol Warren high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
199 Chestnut Street, Bristol, RI 02809
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mt. Hope High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt. Hope High School 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low243/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bristol), 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
$96,005
Median home value
$447,500
Median rent
$1,352/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02809; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander Secondary Charter SCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 7–12 | 4.1 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Barrington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bristol Warren
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt. Hope High School is listed in Bristol Warren; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt. Hope High School
Mt. Hope High School is a public high school in Bristol, RI, part of Bristol Warren, serving approximately 837 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt. Hope High School
What grades does Mt. Hope High School serve?
Mt. Hope High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mt. Hope High School?
Mt. Hope High School has an enrollment of approximately 837 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Hope High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Hope High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. Hope High School rank in RI?
Mt. Hope High School ranks #30 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Mt. Hope High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. Hope High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Mt. Hope High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Hope High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mt. Hope High School a charter school?
No, Mt. Hope High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. Hope High School a Title I school?
No, Mt. Hope High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Hope High School?
29.3% of students at Mt. Hope High School 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
- 837
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (401) 254-5980
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02809)
- 22,317
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 02809; 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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