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Westerly High School

23 Ward Avenue
Westerly, RI 02891
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 699 students in grades 9-12, Westerly High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 19% 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: 699 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in RI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (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

Westerly High School 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
Westerly High School's student population of 699 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
699 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 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
Westerly 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 Westerly High School is 0.33, 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)
#68 out of 289 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westerly High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westerly High School 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.
55-59%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westerly High School 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.
30-34%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westerly High School 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
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Westerly High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Westerly High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westerly High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westerly High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westerly High School 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
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westerly High School 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 Westerly High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Westerly High School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Westerly High School 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
25%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westerly High School 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
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westerly High School 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 Westerly High School's ranking?
Westerly High School is ranked #68 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Westerly High School often compared to?
Westerly High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chariho High School, North Kingstown Sr. High School, South Kingstown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westerly High School?
The graduation rate of Westerly High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Westerly High School?
699 students attend Westerly High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Westerly High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westerly High School?
Westerly High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westerly High School offer ?
Westerly High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westerly High School part of?
Westerly High School is part of Westerly School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 699 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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