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#122 of 302 schools in RI

Top 40% in state

West Warwick High School

High School · West Warwick · West Warwick, RI

A high school in West Warwick, RI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Webster Knight Drive, West Warwick, RI 02893

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
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.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation15.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$21,127
Chronic Absenteeism38%

Students at West Warwick High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

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

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
24%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
21%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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

35.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Warwick 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated777/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Warwick), 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

$73,903

Median home value

$293,100

Median rent

$1,249/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

54.5%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02893; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·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
Toll Gate High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–121.6 mi1,149Compare →
Apprenticeship Exploration SchCharter · enrollment unverified5.09–123.5 mi180Compare →
Coventry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–124.2 mi1,233Compare →
Pathways Strategic Teaching CenterPrivate · tuition7.3private2–124.3 mi76Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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.

West Warwick

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$21,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Warwick High School is listed in West Warwick; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Warwick High School

West Warwick High School is a public high school in West Warwick, RI, part of West Warwick, serving approximately 1,072 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Warwick High School

What grades does West Warwick High School serve?

West Warwick High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West Warwick High School?

West Warwick High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,072 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Warwick High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Warwick High School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Warwick High School rank in RI?

West Warwick High School ranks #122 of 302 schools in RI.

What is West Warwick High School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Warwick High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 West Warwick High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Warwick High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is West Warwick High School a charter school?

No, West Warwick High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Warwick High School a Title I school?

No, West Warwick High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Warwick High School?

35.2% of students at West Warwick 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
1,072
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.0%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 02893)
31,025
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
42.2
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 02893; 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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