South Kingstown High

School Overview
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.
789
Total Students
70.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Kingstown High
Demographic Student Count
White651
Hispanic44
Black13
Asian13
Two or More41
American Indian25
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    651 (82.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    44 (5.6 %)
  • Two or More
    41 (5.2 %)
  • American Indian
    25 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    13 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    13 (1.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: South Kingstown
Phone: (401)360-1000
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 789
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 70.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 149
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28
Grades Taught
Grade 9 171
Grade 10 185
Grade 11 204
Grade 12 229

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Kingstown High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9171
Grade 10185
Grade 11204
Grade 12229
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Kingstown High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female40851.7%
Male38048.2%
Not Specified10.1%