Serving 489 students in grades 9-12, Narragansett High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Narragansett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Narragansett High School's student population of 489 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Narragansett High School ranks within the top 10% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Narragansett High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 288 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
9%
White
89%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Narragansett High School's ranking?
Narragansett High School is ranked #19 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Narragansett High School often compared to?
Narragansett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Kingstown High School, North Kingstown Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Narragansett High School?
The graduation rate of Narragansett High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend Narragansett High School?
489 students attend Narragansett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Narragansett High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Narragansett High School?
Narragansett High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Narragansett High School offer ?
Narragansett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Narragansett High School part of?
Narragansett High School is part of Narragansett School District.
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