- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Warwick, RI
West Warwick High School
Federal NCES profile for West Warwick 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 440114000318
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Warwick High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in West Warwick · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Warwick High School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Warwick High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in West Warwick, RI.
School address
District: West Warwick · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440114000318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
West Warwick High School held near 1,072 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.6 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 440114000318 · West Warwick, RI High · MID · TRAD
1,081 enr · 14:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: John F. Deering Middle (976 students)
West Warwick High School held near 1,072 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.6 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
West Warwick High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Warwick High School
1,081 students
- John F. Deerin
John F. Deering Middle
976 students
- John F. Horgan
John F. Horgan School
475 students
- Greenbush Elem 427
Greenbush Elementary School
427 students
- Wakefield Hill 373
Wakefield Hills El. School
373 students
- Maisie E. Quin 91
Maisie E. Quinn School
91 students
What this shows West Warwick High School reports 1,081 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Warwick High School compares
West Warwick 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▲ 5% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,081
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.9%
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
$21,007
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, West Warwick High School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for West Warwick reports $21,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Warwick High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Deering Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Horgan School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbush Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wakefield Hills El. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maisie E. Quinn School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Warwick High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~1,081 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Warwick High School
How many students attend West Warwick High School?
West Warwick High School has 1,081 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Warwick, RI. CCD year-over-year: 1,047 (2022-23) → 1,072 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Warwick High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Warwick High School is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Warwick High School?
41.4% of students at West Warwick High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Warwick High School?
The largest demographic group at West Warwick High School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in West Warwick, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Warwick High School?
West Warwick High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 West Warwick High School rank among public schools in West Warwick?
By Resource Investment Index, West Warwick High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in West 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 West Warwick on the city page.
What other schools are in West Warwick?
Besides West Warwick High School, West Warwick also operates John F. Deering Middle (976 students), John F. Horgan School (475 students), and Greenbush Elementary School (427 students). See the West Warwick district page for the complete list.