- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tiverton, RI
Tiverton High School
Federal NCES profile for Tiverton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440105000274
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tiverton High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Rhode Island schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Tiverton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tiverton High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tiverton High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Tiverton, RI.
School address
District: Tiverton · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440105000274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Tiverton High School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 440105000274 · Tiverton, RI High · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 10.2:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Tiverton Middle School (499 students)
Tiverton High School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Tiverton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tiverton Middl
Tiverton Middle School
499 students
- This school
Tiverton High School
430 students
- Ranger School
Ranger School
212 students
- Pocasset Schoo
Pocasset School
210 students
- Fort Barton Sc 133
Fort Barton School
133 students
What this shows Tiverton High School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tiverton High School compares
Tiverton 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 59% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 9% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$20,723
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Tiverton High School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Tiverton reports $20,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tiverton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ranger School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocasset School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Barton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tiverton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tiverton High School
How many students attend Tiverton High School?
Tiverton High School has 430 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tiverton, RI. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tiverton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tiverton High School is 10.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 35% 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 Tiverton High School?
16.4% of students at Tiverton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tiverton High School?
The largest demographic group at Tiverton High School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Tiverton, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tiverton High School?
Tiverton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Tiverton High School rank among public schools in Tiverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tiverton High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Tiverton, 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 Tiverton on the city page.
What other schools are in Tiverton?
Besides Tiverton High School, Tiverton also operates Tiverton Middle School (499 students), Ranger School (212 students), and Pocasset School (210 students). See the Tiverton district page for the complete list.