- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newport, RI
Rogers High School
Federal NCES profile for Rogers High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440072000159
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rogers High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rogers High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newport, RI.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Rogers High School held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.5 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 440072000159 · Newport, RI High · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 9.4:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Claiborne Pell Elementary (657 students)
Rogers High School held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.5 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Rogers High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claiborne Pell
Claiborne Pell Elementary
657 students
- This school
Rogers High School
599 students
- Frank E. Thomp
Frank E. Thompson Middle
499 students
What this shows Rogers High School reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rogers High School compares
Rogers 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 60% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 5% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.9%
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
$27,134
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
White 35.4%
Two or More 13.7%
African American 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Rogers High School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Newport reports $27,134 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rogers High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne Pell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank E. Thompson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rogers High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rogers High School
How many students attend Rogers High School?
Rogers High School has 599 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newport, RI. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rogers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rogers High School is 9.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 40% 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 Rogers High School?
63.3% of students at Rogers High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rogers High School?
The largest demographic group at Rogers High School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment, in Newport, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rogers High School?
Rogers High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Rogers High School rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newport, 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 Newport?
Besides Rogers High School, Newport also operates Claiborne Pell Elementary (657 students) and Frank E. Thompson Middle (499 students). See the Newport district page for the complete list.