Is West Warwick High School a good school?

West Warwick High School ranks 35 th of 61 Rhode Island high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Warwick High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,047 students attended West Warwick High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Warwick High School?

Students at West Warwick High School are 65% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

West Warwick High School

Summary:

West Warwick High School is a public high school in West Warwick, Rhode Island, serving 1,047 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the West Warwick School District, which is ranked 51 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Warwick High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and nearby schools on standardized tests, with only 36% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts and 11.6% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics, compared to state averages of 47.8% and 21.7%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 51.58% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools like Cranston High School West (27.52%) and East Greenwich High (5.7%). Additionally, West Warwick High School spends $14,405 per student, lower than the nearby Pilgrim High School ($18,095) and Cranston High School East ($14,820).

Despite these challenges, West Warwick High School's proximity to higher-performing schools, such as Cranston High School West and East Greenwich High, presents an opportunity for collaboration and learning to improve its academic outcomes and support the diverse needs of its student population. However, the school's declining statewide ranking, from 16th out of 57 Rhode Island high schools in 2015-2016 to 35th out of 61 high schools in 2023-2024, suggests that it may be facing challenges in keeping up with the academic performance of other high schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Webster Knight Drive
West Warwick, RI 02893

(401) 821-6596

District: West Warwick

SchoolDigger Rank:
35^th of 61 Rhode Island High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,405

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 1,047

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.3%

Hispanic:

18.3%

African American:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Warwick High School ranks worse than 57.4% of high schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.3%), Hispanic (18.3%), African American (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Warwick High School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare West Warwick High School employs 77.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Warwick High School is $14,405.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Warwick High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Warwick High School 35^th of 61 Rhode Island public high schools. (See West Warwick High School in the ranking list.)

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West Warwick:

SchoolDigger ranks West Warwick 51^st of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Warwick High School

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Rank History for all students at West Warwick High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	36.86	33^rd	49	32.7%
2010	36.03	32^nd	50	36.0%
2011	49.02	29^th	45	35.6%
2012	52.07	27^th	45	40.0%
2013	55.41	23^rd	45	48.9%
2014	48.20	31^st	47	34.0%
2015	49.53	24^th	56	57.1%
2016	60.66	16^th	57	71.9%
2017	51.56	28^th	56	50.0%
2018	54.88	25^th	57	56.1%
2019	43.33	31^st	59	47.5%
2021	51.38	29^th	59	50.8%
2022	34.46	32^nd	59	45.8%
2023	31.98	34^th	60	43.3%
2024	32.61	35^th	61	42.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Warwick High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.43	20^th	21	4.8%
2024	28.93	19^th	25	24.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Warwick High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	28.80	24^th	29	17.2%
2024	38.40	17^th	30	43.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Warwick High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	26.87	36^th	54	33.3%
2023	25.81	41^st	58	29.3%
2024	28.24	37^th	58	36.2%

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Rank History for Female students at West Warwick High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	41.25	29^th	58	50.0%
2023	30.33	34^th	59	42.4%
2024	29.15	35^th	56	37.5%

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Rank History for Male students at West Warwick High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	34.70	32^nd	54	40.7%
2023	31.39	34^th	56	39.3%
2024	32.64	32^nd	57	43.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at West Warwick High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	25.85	7^th	9	22.2%
2023	35.43	6^th	10	40.0%

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Rank History for African American students at West Warwick High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	80.16	3^rd	28	89.3%
2023	56.45	8^th	26	69.2%
2024	38.00	16^th	28	42.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Warwick High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	39.32	25^th	49	49.0%
2023	30.86	28^th	53	47.2%
2024	28.46	36^th	54	33.3%

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Rank History for White students at West Warwick High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	18.87	36^th	42	14.3%
2023	18.71	36^th	43	16.3%
2024	18.64	36^th	43	16.3%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Warwick High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	807	4	3	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	831
1989	793	4	8	18	4	n/a	n/a	0	827
1990	743	5	9	19	7	n/a	n/a	0	783
1991	714	4	8	26	7	n/a	n/a	0	759
1992	745	3	9	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	788
1993	745	8	14	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	799
1994	755	16	12	24	5	n/a	n/a	0	812
1995	953	22	15	43	4	n/a	n/a	0	1037
1996	953	22	15	43	4	n/a	n/a	0	1037
1997	920	14	13	40	5	n/a	n/a	0	992
1998	916	14	18	29	6	n/a	n/a	0	983
1999	971	3	10	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	993
2000	962	23	20	33	17	n/a	n/a	0	1055
2001	933	52	21	41	20	n/a	n/a	0	1067
2002	1002	34	21	50	3	n/a	n/a	0	1110
2003	1002	34	21	50	3	n/a	n/a	0	1110
2004	962	37	23	49	8	n/a	n/a	0	1079
2005	939	38	38	61	13	n/a	n/a	0	1089
2006	960	43	28	75	13	n/a	n/a	0	1119
2007	998	43	30	86	12	n/a	n/a	0	1169
2008	956	45	35	89	10	n/a	n/a	0	1135
2009	917	44	32	88	8	n/a	n/a	0	1089
2010	896	45	22	103	9	n/a	n/a	0	1075
2011	842	40	25	106	8	3	12	0	1036
2012	831	30	24	113	11	2	11	0	1022
2013	805	32	20	106	9	2	8	0	982
2014	757	32	20	108	9	1	8	0	935
2015	761	32	18	123	11	1	6	0	952
2016	777	42	21	134	7	0	11	0	992
2017	744	43	19	120	12	0	13	0	951
2018	792	46	19	127	7	0	18	0	1009
2019	716	53	19	145	6	0	23	0	962
2020	709	57	18	150	4	2	28	0	968
2021	713	62	25	162	9	2	28	0	1001
2022	717	61	25	182	16	2	41	0	1044
2023	684	69	30	192	18	2	42	10	1047

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Warwick High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	831	n/a	n/a	2.9
1989	827	n/a	n/a	2.7
1990	783	n/a	n/a	2.7
1991	759	56.5	13.4	2.9
1992	788	61.0	12.9	3
1993	799	59.0	13.5	3
1994	812	58.0	14.0	3.7
1995	1037	80.3	12.9	9.2
1996	1037	80.3	12.9	9.2
1997	992	85.8	11.6	9.5
1998	983	80.8	12.2	8.6
1999	993	80.5	12.3	12.2
2000	1055	76.0	13.9	19.1
2001	1067	68.7	15.5	13.1
2002	1110	n/a	n/a	18.4
2003	1110	n/a	n/a	18.4
2004	1079	76.0	14.2	21.7
2005	1089	76.5	14.2	18.1
2006	1119	89.0	12.6	24.3
2007	1169	65.8	17.8	16.9
2008	1135	84.7	13.4	30.1
2009	1089	83.7	11.3	32.3
2010	1075	83.7	12.8	35
2011	1036	83.6	12.3	35
2012	1022	82.0	12.4	42
2013	982	80.0	12.2	38.6
2014	935	69.5	13.4	45
2015	952	74.0	12.8	46.8
2016	992	76.0	13.0	44.9
2017	951	75.8	12.5	48.6
2018	1009	77.1	13.0	40.2
2019	962	75.1	12.8	42.6
2020	968	74.0	13.0	47.6
2021	1001	76.1	13.1	46.3
2022	1044	78.1	13.3	48.4
2023	1047	77.6	13.4	51.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Warwick High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	831	n/a	n/a	2.9
1989	827	n/a	n/a	2.7
1990	783	n/a	n/a	2.7
1991	759	56.5	13.4	2.9
1992	788	61.0	12.9	3
1993	799	59.0	13.5	3
1994	812	58.0	14.0	3.7
1995	1037	80.3	12.9	9.2
1996	1037	80.3	12.9	9.2
1997	992	85.8	11.6	9.5
1998	983	80.8	12.2	8.6
1999	993	80.5	12.3	12.2
2000	1055	76.0	13.9	19.1
2001	1067	68.7	15.5	13.1
2002	1110	n/a	n/a	18.4
2003	1110	n/a	n/a	18.4
2004	1079	76.0	14.2	21.7
2005	1089	76.5	14.2	18.1
2006	1119	89.0	12.6	24.3
2007	1169	65.8	17.8	16.9
2008	1135	84.7	13.4	30.1
2009	1089	83.7	11.3	32.3
2010	1075	83.7	12.8	35
2011	1036	83.6	12.3	35
2012	1022	82.0	12.4	42
2013	982	80.0	12.2	38.6
2014	935	69.5	13.4	45
2015	952	74.0	12.8	46.8
2016	992	76.0	13.0	44.9
2017	951	75.8	12.5	48.6
2018	1009	77.1	13.0	40.2
2019	962	75.1	12.8	42.6
2020	968	74.0	13.0	47.6
2021	1001	76.1	13.1	46.3
2022	1044	78.1	13.3	48.4
2023	1047	77.6	13.4	51.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Warwick High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$221 (1.6%)	$13,176 (98.4%)	$13,396
2019	$215 (1.5%)	$13,870 (98.5%)	$14,086
2020	$510 (3.5%)	$14,119 (96.5%)	$14,629
2021	$425 (3.0%)	$13,980 (97.0%)	$14,405

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Warwick High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 59 High schools	Ranks 34^th of 60 High schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Warwick High School)	58.2	45.1	13.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Warwick)	56.5	45.3	11.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	60.1	55.3	4.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Warwick High School)	24.7	18.1	6.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Warwick)	24.1	18	6.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	31	27.2	3.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Warwick High School)	51.2	36	15.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Warwick)	49.8	36	13.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	50.5	49.1	1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Warwick High School)	21.9	18.6	3.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Warwick)	21.3	18.6	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	31.2	25.3	5.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	962	1047	8.8%
African American	53	69	30.2%
American Indian	6	18	200%
Asian	19	30	57.9%
Hispanic	145	192	32.4%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	716	684	4.5%
Two or More Races	23	42	82.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.6%	51.6%	9%

Schools Near West Warwick High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	NGSA Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	NGSA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Warwick High School	Public	9-12	1 Webster Knight Drive	West Warwick	02893	Kent County	West Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 821-6596	1,047	78	13.4	51.6%	684 (65.3%)	69 (6.6%)	192 (18.3%)	30 (2.9%)	18 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (4.0%)	32.6	35^th of 61 public high schools	42.6%		32	34^th of 60 public high schools	43.3%	1	58.3	18.9	36.0	11.6	16.7	$14,405	$425	$13,980
Warwick Career and Technical Center	Public	10-12	575 Centerville Road-Bldg. 5	Warwick	02886	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 734-3150	0	23	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Toll Gate High School	Public	9-12	575 Centerville Road	Warwick	02886	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 734-3300	1,188	91	13.0	29.6%	923 (77.7%)	38 (3.2%)	149 (12.5%)	31 (2.6%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	41 (3.5%)	44.1	31^st of 61 public high schools	49.2%		44.6	31^st of 60 public high schools	48.3%		57.5	15.1	50.0	18.0	32.1	$18,384	$758	$17,626
Apprenticeship Exploration School	Public, Charter	9-12	4 Sharpe Drive	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8692	159	17	9.5	63.5%	64 (40.3%)	6 (3.8%)	80 (50.3%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	12.6	50^th of 61 public high schools	18.0%		11.6	48^th of 60 public high schools	20.0%	2	31.7		19.6		9.5	$14,037	$371	$13,666
Coventry High School	Public	9-12	40 Reservoir Road	Coventry	02816	Kent County	Coventry	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 822-9499	1,301	108	12.0	27.1%	1,126 (86.5%)	35 (2.7%)	85 (6.5%)	17 (1.3%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (2.5%)	54.9	26^th of 61 public high schools	57.4%		59.4	22^nd of 60 public high schools	63.3%	4	61.8	23.0	52.6	25.8	33.9	$17,953	$580	$17,373
The Regional Career and Technical	Public	9-12	40 Reservoir Road	Coventry	02816	Kent County	Coventry	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 822-9499	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cranston High School West	Public	9-12	80 Metropolitan Avenue	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8049	1,715	109	15.7	27.5%	1,172 (68.3%)	49 (2.9%)	312 (18.2%)	98 (5.7%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	72 (4.2%)	64.1	19^th of 61 public high schools	68.9%		71	18^th of 60 public high schools	70.0%	1	73.9	33.3	59.8	27.3	28.8	$11,187	$202	$10,985
Cranston Career & Technical Center	Public	12	100 Metropolitan Avenue	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8070	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
East Greenwich High	Public	9-12	300 Avenger Drive	East Greenwich	02818	Kent County	East Greenwich	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 398-1300	737	57	12.9	5.7%	581 (78.8%)	6 (0.8%)	58 (7.9%)	63 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.9%)	96.6	2^nd of 61 public high schools	96.7%		96.6	2^nd of 60 public high schools	96.7%		89.5	65.7	80.6	56.6	65.1	$14,933	$292	$14,641
Pilgrim High School	Public	9-12	111 Pilgrim Parkway	Warwick	02888	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 734-3250	1,147	102	11.2	32.2%	837 (73.0%)	38 (3.3%)	166 (14.5%)	43 (3.7%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.1%)	46.3	28^th of 61 public high schools	54.1%		50.6	28^th of 60 public high schools	53.3%		63.9	20.1	48.9	13.9	32.4	$18,095	$786	$17,309

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