Ponaganset High School

137 Anan Wade Road
North Scituate, RI 02857

921 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ponaganset High School, located in North Scituate, Rhode Island, serves as the flagship secondary school for the Foster-Glocester Regional School District. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to personalized learning and its extensive "career pathway" programs. These pathways allow students to gain specialized skills and industry-recognized certifications in fields such as biomedical science, engineering, computer science, music, and agriculture, blending traditional academics with real-world, hands-on experience.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ponaganset fosters a robust school culture characterized by strong community involvement and a focus on student agency. The school emphasizes the development of "Habits of Work," encouraging students to take ownership of their education through project-based learning and portfolio assessments. With a modern facility and a dedication to integrating technology into the classroom, Ponaganset High School aims to prepare its students not only for college readiness but also for successful transitions into the 21st-century workforce.

921

Total Students

71.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ponaganset High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	826
Hispanic	48
Black	4
Asian	9
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
826 (90.1 %)
Hispanic
48 (5.2 %)
Two or More
29 (3.2 %)
Asian
9 (1.0 %)
Black
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Foster-Glocester
Phone:	(401)710-7500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	921
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 9 203

Grade 10 250

Grade 11 244

Grade 12 224