Burrillville High School

425 East Avenue
Harrisville, RI 02830
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 657 students in grades 9-12, Burrillville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in RI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Burrillville High School's student population of 657 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
657 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Burrillville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burrillville High School is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (RI)
#103 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Burrillville High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burrillville 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.
45-49%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burrillville 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.
25-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Burrillville 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
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Burrillville High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Burrillville High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Burrillville High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Burrillville High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
9%
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White
88%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Burrillville 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
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Burrillville High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Burrillville High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Burrillville High School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Burrillville 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
22%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burrillville 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
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burrillville 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 Burrillville High School's ranking?
Burrillville High School is ranked #103 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burrillville High School?
The graduation rate of Burrillville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Burrillville High School?
657 students attend Burrillville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Burrillville High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burrillville High School?
Burrillville High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burrillville High School offer ?
Burrillville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Burrillville High School part of?
Burrillville High School is part of Burrillville School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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