SOUTH KINGSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

South Kingstown High is a Title I public high school that is part of the South Kingstown school district, located in Wakefield, RI with about 936 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 76 teachers, South Kingstown High 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.

South Kingstown High School, located at 215 Columbia Street in Wakefield, serves as the primary public secondary school for the South Kingstown, Rhode Island community. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, catering to a diverse student body from the surrounding area. It places a significant emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, vocational pathways, or community-based learning initiatives.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school serves as a central hub for civic life in the Wakefield area, fostering a strong sense of school spirit through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The campus environment is designed to support both traditional classroom instruction and collaborative learning, reflecting the district’s ongoing efforts to integrate modern technology and student-centered teaching practices. Overall, South Kingstown High is recognized for its dedication to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development for all its students.

For more information, contact South Kingstown High at (401) 360-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

215 Columbia Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
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SOUTH KINGSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wakefield, RI with about 936 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Rhode Island

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
South Kingstown
Total Students:
936
Teachers:
76.3
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
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 936 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH KINGSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.5%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Black or African American
2.4%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.