PORTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Portsmouth High School is a public high school that is part of the Portsmouth school district, located in Portsmouth, RI with about 888 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 71 teachers, Portsmouth High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Portsmouth High School, located at 120 Education Lane in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, serves as the primary public secondary school for the local community. Situated in a coastal town, the school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous college preparation and personal growth. It functions as a central hub for the district, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and service-oriented initiatives designed to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting.
The school is dedicated to preparing its student body for post-secondary success, whether through university pathways, vocational training, or workforce entry. By maintaining a focus on community involvement and academic excellence, Portsmouth High School seeks to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to navigate the challenges of the modern world. The campus facility serves as an essential resource for local families, prioritizing student achievement and a positive school culture within the Portsmouth educational system.
For more information, contact Portsmouth High School at (401) 683-2124 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-2124
PORTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Portsmouth, RI with about 888 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Portsmouth
- Total Students:
- 888
- Teachers:
- 71.9
- 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 888 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PORTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- 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.