Narragansett High School

245 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 427 students in grades 9-12, Narragansett High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in RI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Narragansett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

Narragansett High School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
427 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Narragansett High School ranks within the top 20% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Narragansett High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#34 out of 289 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Narragansett High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Narragansett High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Narragansett High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Narragansett High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
30%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
89%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Narragansett High School and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Narragansett High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Narragansett High School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Narragansett High School and public school graduation rate of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Narragansett High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Narragansett High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Narragansett High School's ranking?
Narragansett High School is ranked #34 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Narragansett High School often compared to?
Narragansett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Kingstown High School, North Kingstown Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Narragansett High School?
The graduation rate of Narragansett High School is 95%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Narragansett High School?
427 students attend Narragansett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Narragansett High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Narragansett High School?
Narragansett High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Narragansett High School offer ?
Narragansett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Narragansett High School part of?
Narragansett High School is part of Narragansett School District.
In what neighborhood is Narragansett High School located?
Narragansett High School is located in the Narragansett Pier neighborhood of Narragansett, RI. There are 2 other public schools located in Narragansett Pier.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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