CRANSTON HIGH SCHOOL WEST
Cranston High School West is a public high school that is part of the Cranston school district, located in Cranston, RI with about 1,414 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 106 teachers, Cranston High School West has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Cranston High School West, located at 80 Metropolitan Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island, is one of two major public high schools serving the Cranston community. As a cornerstone of the local educational system, the school serves a diverse student body in grades 9 through 12. It is widely recognized for its robust academic curriculum, which includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Cranston West boasts a vibrant school culture characterized by a strong emphasis on athletics, performing arts, and extracurricular activities. The "Falcons" participate in competitive Rhode Island Interscholastic League sports, and the school is known for its active student organizations and community service initiatives. By fostering a blend of academic rigor and student engagement, the school aims to provide a comprehensive high school experience that promotes both personal growth and civic responsibility among its students.
For more information, contact Cranston High School West at (401) 270-8049 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
CRANSTON HIGH SCHOOL WEST is a public school in Cranston, RI with about 1,414 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cranston
- Total Students:
- 1,414
- Teachers:
- 106.1
- 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 1,414 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CRANSTON HIGH SCHOOL WEST is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.0%
- Asian
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.