Enrollment
1,646
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440120000345
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
105.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.5%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woonsocket High School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woonsocket High School
Woonsocket High School is a higher-need, large high school in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, enrolling 1,646 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Rhode Island, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,646 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 608 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,646 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Woonsocket's high schools, it stands alongside Beacon Charter School (203 students): Woonsocket High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 11.9:1).
Woonsocket also operates Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus (669 students) and Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova (542 students) alongside Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket High School compares
Woonsocket 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woonsocket, which includes Woonsocket High School.
$18,236
Per student
-10%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 65.1%
Federal 18.0%
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 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
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
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 (~1,646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Woonsocket High School a good school?
Woonsocket High School earns 32/100 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. 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 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.
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