Enrollment
1,098
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Barrington, RI
Barrington High School
Federal NCES profile for Barrington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440003000001
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barrington High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Barrington · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barrington High School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barrington High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Barrington, RI.
School address
District: Barrington · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440003000001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.0%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barrington High School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barrington High School
Barrington High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Barrington, Rhode Island, enrolling 1,098 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Rhode Island median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.0% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Rhode Island average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Rhode Island, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,098 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Barrington also operates Barrington Middle School (763 students) and Hampden Meadows School (471 students) alongside Barrington High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barrington High School compares
Barrington High School on the metrics families compare, against Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 87% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,098 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,098
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Asian 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Barrington High School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrington, which includes Barrington High School.
$17,236
Per student
-15%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 19.6%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Barrington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hampden Meadows School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nayatt School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Primrose Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sowams Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barrington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,098 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Barrington High School
How many students attend Barrington High School?
Barrington High School has 1,098 students enrolled. It is a high school in Barrington, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrington High School is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barrington High School?
5.0% of students at Barrington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barrington High School?
The largest demographic group at Barrington High School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Barrington, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrington High School?
Barrington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barrington High School rank among public schools in Barrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Barrington High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Barrington, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Barrington on the city page.
Is Barrington High School a good school?
Barrington High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Barrington?
Besides Barrington High School, Barrington also operates Barrington Middle School (763 students), Hampden Meadows School (471 students), and Nayatt School (356 students). See the Barrington district page for the complete list.
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