- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Woonsocket, RI
Woonsocket High School
Federal NCES profile for Woonsocket High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440120000345
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woonsocket High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island.
- #7 of 12
- public schools in Woonsocket · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Woonsocket High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woonsocket High School ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Woonsocket, RI.
School address
District: Woonsocket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440120000345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Woonsocket High School held near 1,599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 105.2 → 101.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 440120000345 · Woonsocket, RI High · MID · TRAD
1,646 enr · 15.7:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus (669 students)
Woonsocket High School held near 1,599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 105.2 → 101.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Woonsocket High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Woonsocket High School
1,646 students
- Pothier-Citize
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus
669 students
- Woonsocket Mid 542
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova
542 students
- Woonsocket Mid 537
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet
537 students
- Globe Park Sch 519
Globe Park School
519 students
- Bernon Heights 405
Bernon Heights School
405 students
What this shows Woonsocket High School reports 1,646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woonsocket High School compares
Woonsocket 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 73% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,646 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,646
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,754
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 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
495
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Woonsocket High School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Woonsocket reports $19,754 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woonsocket High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Globe Park School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernon Heights School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woonsocket High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Woonsocket
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woonsocket High School
How many students attend Woonsocket High School?
Woonsocket High School has 1,646 students enrolled. It is a high school in Woonsocket, RI. CCD year-over-year: 1,621 (2022-23) → 1,599 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woonsocket High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woonsocket High School is 15.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woonsocket High School?
68.5% of students at Woonsocket High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woonsocket High School?
The largest demographic group at Woonsocket High School is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Woonsocket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woonsocket High School?
Woonsocket High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woonsocket High School rank among public schools in Woonsocket?
By Resource Investment Index, Woonsocket High School ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Woonsocket, 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 Woonsocket on the city page.
What other schools are in Woonsocket?
Besides Woonsocket High School, Woonsocket also operates Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus (669 students), Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova (542 students), and Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet (537 students). See the Woonsocket district page for the complete list.