Serving 1,139 students in grades 9-12, Barrington High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barrington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Barrington High School's student population of 1,139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barrington High School ranks within the top 1% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barrington High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 289 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
2%
9%
White
80%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barrington High School's ranking?
Barrington High School is ranked #2 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Barrington High School often compared to?
Barrington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Hope High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barrington High School?
The graduation rate of Barrington High School is 96%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Barrington High School?
1,139 students attend Barrington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Barrington High School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barrington High School?
Barrington High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barrington High School offer ?
Barrington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Barrington High School part of?
Barrington High School is part of Barrington School District.
School Reviews
3 4/14/2021
Barrington High School has lost its mind. It is a great school, where all honor classes were open to all. Any student could decide (with their parent's help) whether to take an honor class (or how many to take). The school committee monitored this and found that too few ... minority and socio-economically disadvantaged kids... were taking the honors classes, so they are now in the process of REMOVING ALL HONORS CLASSES. The honors students will be redistributed among the other classes and teachers will concentrate on getting the number of kids passing minimum grade proficiency up. Since the honors kids easily pass minimum grade proficiency, they will be ignored. Students and parents are understandably livid, and the school committee doesn't care. Don't MOVE HERE FOR THE SCHOOL, you don't know what will be there when your kids reach high school!!
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