Top Rankings
Woonsocket School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,621 students in Woonsocket School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Rhode Island.
Public High Schools in Woonsocket School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Public High School in Woonsocket School District have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Rhode Island average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Woonsocket High School, with 66% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
10 Schools
71 Schools
# Students
5,525 Students
44,007 Students
# Teachers
419 Teachers
3,560 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Woonsocket School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 63 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 64% has decreased from 67% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 63 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Graduation Rate
64%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
26 Students
327 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
252 Students
1,333 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,791 Students
13,090 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
30%
# Black Students
646 Students
4,210 Students
% Black Students
12%
10%
# White Students
2,431 Students
22,987 Students
% White Students
44%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
364 Students
1,902 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
86
7
# Students in K Grade:
483
24
# Students in 1st Grade:
427
17
# Students in 2nd Grade:
434
14
# Students in 3rd Grade:
454
18
# Students in 4th Grade:
425
14
# Students in 5th Grade:
401
13
# Students in 6th Grade:
364
91
# Students in 7th Grade:
399
192
# Students in 8th Grade:
431
196
# Students in 9th Grade:
515
11,579
# Students in 10th Grade:
462
11,378
# Students in 11th Grade:
321
10,236
# Students in 12th Grade:
323
10,228
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,402 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,099. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,331 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,402
$22,099
Spending / Student
$19,331
$21,321
Best Woonsocket School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woonsocket High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
777 Cass Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4703
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4703
Grades: 9-12
| 1,621 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woonsocket Career An Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
400 Aylsworth Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4662
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4662
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
