Very Good
#77 of 302 schools in RI
Top 25% in state
Ponaganset High School
High School · Foster-glocester · North Scituate, RI
A Foster-glocester high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
137 Anan Wade Road, North Scituate, RI 02857
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ponaganset High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
14.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ponaganset 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,813
Median home value
$387,500
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02857; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Foster-glocester
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,677NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ponaganset High School is listed in Foster-Glocester; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ponaganset High School
Ponaganset High School is a public high school in North Scituate, RI, part of Foster-glocester, serving approximately 900 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ponaganset High School
What grades does Ponaganset High School serve?
Ponaganset High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ponaganset High School?
Ponaganset High School has an enrollment of approximately 900 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponaganset High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponaganset 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 Ponaganset High School rank in RI?
Ponaganset High School ranks #77 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Ponaganset High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ponaganset High School 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 Ponaganset High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ponaganset High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ponaganset High School a charter school?
No, Ponaganset High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ponaganset High School a Title I school?
No, Ponaganset High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ponaganset High School?
14.2% of students at Ponaganset 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
- 900
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (401) 710-7500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02857)
- 8,095
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 51.4
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 02857; 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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