For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,185 students in Chariho School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Chariho School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
8 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
3,185 Students
136,864 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
10,636 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Chariho School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 60 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 61 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.63
# American Indian Students
43 Students
1,116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
4,445 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
39,142 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
29%
# Black Students
21 Students
12,121 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
2,846 Students
72,786 Students
% White Students
89%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
198 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
6,757 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
2,819
# Students in K Grade:
235
9,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
9,584
# Students in 2nd Grade:
222
9,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
206
9,849
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
9,932
# Students in 5th Grade:
233
10,050
# Students in 6th Grade:
213
10,135
# Students in 7th Grade:
222
10,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
253
10,674
# Students in 9th Grade:
334
12,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
284
10,736
# Students in 11th Grade:
260
10,551
# Students in 12th Grade:
247
10,617
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,327 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,901. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,580 is less than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,327
$21,901
Spending / Student
$20,580
$21,130
Best Chariho School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashaway Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12a Hillside Avenue
Ashaway, RI 02804
(401) 377-2211
Ashaway, RI 02804
(401) 377-2211
Grades: K-4
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Chariho High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
453 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-7778
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-7778
Grades: 9-12
| 1,084 students
Rank: #33.
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
363 Carolina Back Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 364-7716
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 364-7716
Grades: K-4
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
190 Kingstown Road
Wyoming, RI 02898
(401) 539-2441
Wyoming, RI 02898
(401) 539-2441
Grades: K-4
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Hope Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Thelma Drive
Hope Valley, RI 02832
(401) 539-2321
Hope Valley, RI 02832
(401) 539-2321
Grades: PK-4
| 280 students
Rank: #66.
Chariho Regional Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
455b Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-0651
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-0651
Grades: 5-8
| 906 students
Rank: #77.
Chariho Alternative Learning A
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455c Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Grades: 2-12
| 62 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chariho Career And Tech Center
Vocational School
459 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-6869
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-6869
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chariho School District?
Chariho School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,185 students.
What is the rank of Chariho School District?
Chariho School District is ranked #18 out of 60 school districts in Rhode Island (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chariho School District?
89% of Chariho School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chariho School District?
Chariho School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Chariho School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,580 is less than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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