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Cranston High School West

80 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,715 students in grades 9-12, Cranston High School West ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in RI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Cranston High School West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cranston High School West's student population of 1,715 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,715 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cranston High School West ranks within the top 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cranston High School West is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#97 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cranston High School West, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cranston High School West and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cranston High School West and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cranston High School West and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cranston High School West and the public school average student teacher ratio of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Cranston High School West and percentage of American Indian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cranston High School West and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cranston High School West and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cranston High School West and the percentage of Black public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cranston High School West and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cranston High School West and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cranston High School West.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Cranston High School West and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cranston High School West and public school graduation rate of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cranston High School West and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cranston High School West and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cranston High School West's ranking?
Cranston High School West is ranked #97 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Cranston High School West often compared to?
Cranston High School Westis often viewed alongside schools like Cranston High School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cranston High School West?
The graduation rate of Cranston High School West is 93%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Cranston High School West?
1,715 students attend Cranston High School West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cranston High School West students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cranston High School West?
Cranston High School West has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cranston High School West offer ?
Cranston High School West offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cranston High School West part of?
Cranston High School West is part of Cranston School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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