- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bristol, RI
Mt. Hope High School
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Hope High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440006500009
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Hope High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Hope High School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Hope High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bristol, RI.
School address
District: Bristol Warren · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440006500009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Mt. Hope High School held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 440006500009 · Bristol, RI High · MID · TRAD
787 enr · 12.3:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Kickemuit Middle School (633 students)
Mt. Hope High School held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Mt. Hope High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mt. Hope High School
787 students
- Kickemuit Midd
Kickemuit Middle School
633 students
- Hugh Cole Scho
Hugh Cole School
517 students
- Colt Andrews S 307
Colt Andrews School
307 students
- Rockwell Schoo 260
Rockwell School
260 students
- Guiteras Schoo 123
Guiteras School
123 students
What this shows Mt. Hope High School reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Hope High School compares
Mt. Hope High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 42% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,760
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Mt. Hope High School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Bristol Warren reports $19,760 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Hope High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickemuit Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hugh Cole School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colt Andrews School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockwell School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guiteras School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Hope High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~787 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Hope High School
How many students attend Mt. Hope High School?
Mt. Hope High School has 787 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bristol, RI. CCD year-over-year: 879 (2022-23) → 837 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Hope High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Hope High School is 12.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 22% 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 Mt. Hope High School?
23.0% of students at Mt. Hope High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Hope High School?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Hope High School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Bristol, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Hope High School?
Mt. Hope High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mt. Hope High School rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Hope High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bristol, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bristol Warren?
Besides Mt. Hope High School, Bristol Warren also operates Kickemuit Middle School (633 students), Hugh Cole School (517 students), and Colt Andrews School (307 students). See the Bristol Warren district page for the complete list.