Summary:
Cumberland High School is a public high school located in Cumberland, Rhode Island, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,446 students. The school is part of the Cumberland School District, which is ranked 15 out of 60 districts in Rhode Island and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Cumberland High School consistently ranks among the top 20 high schools in Rhode Island, ranking 13th out of 61 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students perform significantly better than the state average on standardized tests, such as the SAT and PSAT. For example, in 2023-2024, 63.2% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 47.8%. The school's performance on the NGSA/Science test is also noteworthy, with 43.2% of students proficient or better, compared to the district score of 48.3%. Cumberland High School outperforms many nearby schools, such as William E. Tolman High (Pawtucket), North Providence High, and Central Falls Senior High, on various academic metrics.
While Cumberland High School performs well across various student subgroups, with its male and female students, as well as its Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, ranking in the top 20 in the state, the school's performance for English Language Learners and students with low socioeconomic status is relatively lower, ranking in the middle or bottom half of the state. The school's spending per student, ranging from $11,918 to $12,748, and its relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 14.1, suggest that the school is allocating resources effectively to support student learning. However, the school's performance for certain subgroups indicates that there may be opportunities to further target resources and support to address these achievement gaps.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Cumberland
SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 61 Rhode Island High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,371
Feeder schools for Cumberland High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3
Number of students: 1,418
Racial breakdown:
White:
72.5%
Hispanic:
15.8%
African American:
4.5%
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Two or more races:
3.8%
Asian:
3.2%
American Indian:
0.1%
Not Specified:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.5%
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