Enrollment
1,653
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cranston, RI
Cranston High School West
Federal NCES profile for Cranston High School West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440024000045
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cranston High School West earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cranston High School West has class sizes larger than 74% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cranston High School West ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
108.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cranston High School West compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cranston High School West
Cranston High School West is a large high school in Cranston, Rhode Island, enrolling 1,653 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Rhode Island, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,653 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Cranston's high schools, it stands alongside Cranston High School East (1,525 students): Cranston High School West is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 12.7:1).
Cranston also operates Cranston High School East (1,525 students) and Western Hills Middle School (727 students) alongside Cranston High School West.
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 Cranston High School West compares
Cranston High School West 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 48% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,653 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,653
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.6 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 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 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Cranston High School West is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cranston, which includes Cranston High School West.
$17,810
Per student
-12%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 40.3%
Federal 10.8%
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 Cranston High School West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston High School East | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Hills Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hugh B. Bain Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cranston High School West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,525
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Cranston
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,653 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cranston High School West
How many students attend Cranston High School West?
Cranston High School West has 1,653 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cranston, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cranston High School West?
The student-teacher ratio at Cranston High School West is 15.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cranston High School West?
20.7% of students at Cranston High School West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cranston High School West?
The largest demographic group at Cranston High School West is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cranston High School West?
Cranston High School West has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Cranston High School West rank among high schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Cranston High School West ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Cranston, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cranston on the city page.
Is Cranston High School West a good school?
Cranston High School West earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Rhode Island schools. 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 Cranston?
Besides Cranston High School West, Cranston also operates Cranston High School East (1,525 students), Western Hills Middle School (727 students), and Park View Middle School (711 students). See the Cranston district page for the complete list.
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