Portsmouth High School

120 Education Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 824 students in grades 9-12, Portsmouth High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 824 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in RI)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Portsmouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

Portsmouth High School's student population of 824 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
824 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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School Rankings

Portsmouth High School ranks within the top 5% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portsmouth High School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (RI)
#6 out of 288 schools
(Top 5%)
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60-64%
23%
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70-74%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
29%
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Black
2%
9%
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White
88%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in RI.
0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Portsmouth High School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
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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 Portsmouth High School's ranking?
Portsmouth High School is ranked #6 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Portsmouth High School often compared to?
Portsmouth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middletown High School, Rogers High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 Portsmouth High School?
The graduation rate of Portsmouth High School is 95%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend Portsmouth High School?
824 students attend Portsmouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Portsmouth High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portsmouth High School?
Portsmouth High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Portsmouth High School offer ?
Portsmouth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Portsmouth High School part of?
Portsmouth High School is part of Portsmouth School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 824 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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