Serving 344 students in grades 7-12, Highlander Secondary Charter S ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
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Highlander Secondary Charter S ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Highlander Secondary Charter S's student population of 344 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
Highlander Secondary Charter S ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlander Secondary Charter S is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
63%
30%
Black
22%
9%
White
8%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
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Highlander Secondary Charter S is ranked #229 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highlander Secondary Charter S?
The graduation rate of Highlander Secondary Charter S is 60-69%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Highlander Secondary Charter S?
344 students attend Highlander Secondary Charter S.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Highlander Secondary Charter S students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlander Secondary Charter S?
Highlander Secondary Charter S has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highlander Secondary Charter S offer ?
Highlander Secondary Charter S offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Highlander Secondary Charter S part of?
Highlander Secondary Charter S is part of Highlander School District.
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