CHARIHO HIGH SCHOOL
Chariho High School is a public high school that is part of the Chariho school district, located in Wood River Junction, RI with about 1,100 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 78 teachers, Chariho High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Chariho High School, located in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Chariho Regional School District, which encompasses the towns of Charlestown, Richmond, and Hopkinton. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a wide array of academic programs, including honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and diverse career paths. The school is known for fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the development of well-rounded citizens.
Beyond its traditional classroom curriculum, Chariho High School is notably recognized for its robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. By integrating vocational training with standard academic requirements, the school provides students with hands-on experience in various professional fields, often leading to industry certifications. Supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic teams, and arts programs, Chariho strives to provide a balanced educational experience that addresses the individual interests and professional goals of its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Chariho High School at (401) 364-7778 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-7778
CHARIHO HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Wood River Junction, RI with about 1,100 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chariho
- Total Students:
- 1,100
- Teachers:
- 78.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,100 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHARIHO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.