Woonsocket High School

1,621 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Woonsocket High School, located at 777 Cass Avenue in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the city. As part of the Woonsocket Education Department, the school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum. The facility acts as a central hub for the community, offering a wide array of academic programs, ranging from core subjects to vocational and technical pathways, designed to meet the varying needs and career aspirations of its students.

Beyond its academic offerings, Woonsocket High School places a significant emphasis on student development through extracurricular involvement, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school culture is shaped by an ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that encourages school spirit and community engagement. By providing a blend of traditional classroom learning and opportunities for personal growth, the institution strives to equip its graduates with the skills and character necessary to navigate the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.

1,621

Total Students

105.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woonsocket High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	659
Hispanic	545
Black	214
Asian	88
Two or More	104
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

White
659 (40.7 %)
Hispanic
545 (33.6 %)
Black
214 (13.2 %)
Two or More
104 (6.4 %)
Asian
88 (5.4 %)
American Indian
8 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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:	Woonsocket
Phone:	(401)767-4703
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	993
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	110

* 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 9 515

Grade 10 462

Grade 11 321

Grade 12 323