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#255 of 302 schools in RI

Woonsocket High School

High School · Woonsocket · Woonsocket, RI

A high school in Woonsocket, RI where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

777 Cass Avenue, Woonsocket, RI 02895

  • Math 6% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2022)
  • 66.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate66%
AP Participation27.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$20,344
Chronic Absenteeism61%

Students at Woonsocket High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency6%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
13%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
17%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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

42%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Woonsocket 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,928/100K

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

$58,579

Median home value

$267,900

Median rent

$1,116/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

38.2%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02895; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
27.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·25 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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mount St Charles AcademyPrivate · tuition4.0private6–121.0 mi570Compare →
Beacon Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.89–121.4 mi199Compare →
Hillside Alternative ProgramPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–121.5 mi28Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Woonsocket

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 9
District spending per student
$20,344NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Woonsocket High School

Woonsocket High School is a public high school in Woonsocket, RI, part of Woonsocket, serving approximately 1,599 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woonsocket High School

What grades does Woonsocket High School serve?

Woonsocket High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Woonsocket High School?

Woonsocket High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,599 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woonsocket High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woonsocket High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woonsocket High School rank in RI?

Woonsocket High School ranks #255 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Woonsocket High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woonsocket High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Woonsocket High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woonsocket High School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Woonsocket High School a charter school?

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

Is Woonsocket High School a Title I school?

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

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

42.0% of students at Woonsocket 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
1,599
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
101
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.0%
4-Year Graduation
66.0%
Area population (ZIP 02895)
43,081
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
35.7
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 02895; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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