Serving 900 students in grades 9-12, Ponaganset High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is equal to 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 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 900 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20% in RI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Ponaganset High School ranks within the top 30% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ponaganset High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Ponaganset High School is ranked #82 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Ponaganset High School often compared to?
Ponaganset High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnston Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% 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 Ponaganset High School?
The graduation rate of Ponaganset High School is 93%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ponaganset High School?
900 students attend Ponaganset High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ponaganset High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponaganset High School?
Ponaganset High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ponaganset High School offer ?
Ponaganset High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ponaganset High School part of?
the qualtiy of this school is execptional. the programs offered cover many of the desired filed that studens are intrested in and the actuall academic ones. i think that there should be corses avaliable to students who are intrested in becomin doctors or even crimalists. the music, art , and sports programs are ver nice. we have just the right amount to offer so that we can stil focus on our studies. we dnt have many awards if any to offer students or athlets. the facilities could be nicer. the level of parten involvment depends on how active the kids are in the school, most arent.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 900 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
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