Excellent
#28 of 302 schools in RI
Top 9% in state
Scituate High School
High School · Scituate · North Scituate, RI
A high school in North Scituate, RI serving grades 9th – 12th.
94 Trimtown Road, North Scituate, RI 02857
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Scituate High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (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
13.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Scituate 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 4Car-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.
Scituate
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scituate High School is listed in Scituate; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scituate High School
Scituate High School is a public high school in North Scituate, RI, part of Scituate, serving approximately 371 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scituate High School
What grades does Scituate High School serve?
Scituate High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Scituate High School?
Scituate High School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scituate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scituate High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scituate High School rank in RI?
Scituate High School ranks #28 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Scituate High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Scituate High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Scituate High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scituate High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Scituate High School a charter school?
No, Scituate High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scituate High School a Title I school?
No, Scituate High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scituate High School?
13.7% of students at Scituate 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
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (401) 647-4120
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- 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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