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William E. Tolman High School

150 Exchange Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,056 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 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,056 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 65% (Btm 50% in RI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 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

William E. Tolman 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
William E. Tolman High School's student population of 1,056 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,056 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 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
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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#229 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of William E. Tolman High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William E. Tolman 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.
20-24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William E. Tolman 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.
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of William E. Tolman 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
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in William E. Tolman High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
36%
30%
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Black
26%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in William E. Tolman High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
30%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in William E. Tolman 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
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of William E. Tolman High School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
65%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of William E. Tolman 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
49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William E. Tolman 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
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William E. Tolman 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 William E. Tolman High School's ranking?
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?
1,056 students attend William E. Tolman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of William E. Tolman High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William E. Tolman High School?
William E. Tolman High School has a student ration of 14:1, 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?
William E. Tolman High School is part of Pawtucket School District.

School Reviews
2   6/6/2011
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,056 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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