WEST WARWICK HIGH SCHOOL

West Warwick High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the West Warwick school district, located in West Warwick, RI with about 1,009 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 77 teachers, West Warwick High School 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.

West Warwick High School, located at 1 Webster Knight Drive in West Warwick, Rhode Island, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a public high school, it is committed to preparing students for life after graduation by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core academics—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective pathways. The school aims to foster a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while developing the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for college and career readiness.

Beyond the classroom, West Warwick High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an active array of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These offerings are designed to promote school spirit, leadership, and social responsibility among the student body. By integrating traditional academic instruction with diverse enrichment opportunities, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the needs and interests of its diverse student population while maintaining close ties to the broader West Warwick community.

For more information, contact West Warwick High School at (401) 821-6596 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 Webster Knight Drive
West Warwick, RI 02893
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WEST WARWICK HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Warwick, RI with about 1,009 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Rhode Island

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
West Warwick
Total Students:
1,009
Teachers:
77.1
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
Title I schoolwide 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 1,009 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST WARWICK HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.5%
Hispanic/Latino
12.6%
Black or African American
4.6%
Asian
1.9%
Two or more races
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.