William E. Tolman High School vs. Charles E. Shea High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
William E. Tolman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Charles E. Shea High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,027 students in grades 9-12, William E. Tolman High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 823 students in grades 9-12, Charles E. Shea High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,027 students
823 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 289 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#242 out of 289 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
65%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
232
165
Grade 10 Students
255
185
Grade 11 Students
272
238
Grade 12 Students
268
235
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
39%
33%
% Black
26%
42%
% White
28%
18%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
