Cranston High School East

1,499 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cranston High School East, located on Park Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island, is a historic public secondary school that serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Often referred to simply as "East," the school is known for its long-standing traditions and its role as one of the primary high schools in the city. The campus reflects a blend of historical architecture and modern educational facilities, designed to support a diverse student body through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and civic responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cranston East is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletic programs, which are central to the institution's identity. The school fosters a close-knit environment where students are encouraged to participate in various clubs, arts programs, and service-oriented activities, helping to prepare them for post-secondary success. By balancing a rigorous academic focus with a commitment to community engagement, Cranston High School East continues to serve as a vital hub for youth development in the Cranston area.

1,499

Total Students

120.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cranston High School East
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	738
Black	129
Asian	172
Two or More	79
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
738 (49.4 %)
White
353 (23.6 %)
Asian
172 (11.5 %)
Black
129 (8.6 %)
Two or More
79 (5.3 %)
American Indian
18 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cranston
Phone:	(401)270-8126
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	120.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	893
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	234

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 345

Grade 10 391

Grade 11 346

Grade 12 417