High Schools in Foster-Glocester

The Foster-Glocester school district in Rhode Island is home to a single high school, Ponaganset High School, which serves grades 9-12 and has an enrollment of 921 students. This standout institution has consistently ranked among the top 20 high schools in Rhode Island, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and demonstrating strong academic performance across various measures.

Ponaganset High School's test scores are notably impressive, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the overall Foster-Glocester district and the state of Rhode Island. In the 2023-2024 school year, 66.7% of 11th graders at Ponaganset were proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to 66.7% in the district and 47.8% statewide. Similarly, 32.1% of 11th graders at Ponaganset were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to 32.1% in the district and 21.7% statewide.

The school's resources and funding also contribute to its success, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.8 in the 2022-2023 school year and per-student spending of $15,940 in the 2020-2021 school year, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's student population appears to be less economically diverse, with only 13.68% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the state average. This suggests that while Ponaganset High School is a high-performing institution, there may be opportunities to improve equity and access to quality education for all students in the Foster-Glocester district.