Enrollment
1,137
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Warwick, RI
Pilgrim High School
Federal NCES profile for Pilgrim High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440111000301
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pilgrim High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island.
- #17 of 18
- public schools in Warwick · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pilgrim High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pilgrim High School ranks #17 of 18 public schools in Warwick, RI.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pilgrim High School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pilgrim High School
Pilgrim High School is a large high school in Warwick, Rhode Island, enrolling 1,137 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Rhode Island, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,137 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #22, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 569 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Warwick's high schools, it stands alongside Toll Gate High School (1,104 students): Pilgrim High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 12.1:1).
Warwick also operates Toll Gate High School (1,104 students) and Warwick Veterans Middle School (1,059 students) alongside Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim High School compares
Pilgrim 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 33% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,137 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,137
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.9%
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
$22,540
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 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 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 4.5%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Pilgrim High School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warwick, which includes Pilgrim High School.
$22,540
Per student
+11%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 24.4%
Federal 11.2%
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 Pilgrim High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Gate High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warwick Veterans Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland Beach School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pilgrim High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Warwick
1 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 (~1,137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pilgrim High School
How many students attend Pilgrim High School?
Pilgrim High School has 1,137 students enrolled. It is a high school in Warwick, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilgrim High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilgrim High School is 11.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 28% 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 Pilgrim High School?
26.4% of students at Pilgrim High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pilgrim High School?
The largest demographic group at Pilgrim High School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Warwick, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pilgrim High School?
Pilgrim High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Pilgrim High School rank among public schools in Warwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Pilgrim High School ranks #17 of 18 public schools in Warwick, 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 Warwick on the city page.
Is Pilgrim High School a good school?
Pilgrim High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Warwick?
Besides Pilgrim High School, Warwick also operates Toll Gate High School (1,104 students), Warwick Veterans Middle School (1,059 students), and Winman Middle School (706 students). See the Warwick district page for the complete list.
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