Serving 1,027 students in grades 9-12, William E. Tolman High School 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 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,027 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: 65% (Btm 50% in RI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
William E. Tolman High School 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 William E. Tolman High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
William E. Tolman High School is ranked #229 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are William E. Tolman High School often compared to?
William E. Tolman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles E. Shea High School by visitors of our site.
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 William E. Tolman High School?
The graduation rate of William E. Tolman High School is 65%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend William E. Tolman High School?
1,027 students attend William E. Tolman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of William E. Tolman High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William E. Tolman High School?
William E. Tolman High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does William E. Tolman High School offer ?
William E. Tolman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William E. Tolman High School part of?
As a former student of this school I definitely would not recommend this school. But my review is not limited to just Tolman High. I would not recommend the majority of the public schools in Pawtucket. As a student there, I was constantly being talked into dropping out and getting my GED. Rather than actually dealing with any of the students' problems they try to get rid of you. I would never in a million years (even if you paid me a million dollars) put my child into this school system....Move elsewhere and save your children.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - falli
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,027 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: 65% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
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