Coventry High School is a public high school located in Coventry, Rhode Island. Servicing grades Nine through Twelve, it has close to 1600 students, and is the only public high school in Coventry, Rhode Island. According to the latest report from Public School Review, the school is 40% male and 60% female.
Serving 1,233 students in grades 9-12, Coventry High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coventry High School's student population of 1,233 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Year Founded
1934
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Coventry High School ranks within the top 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coventry High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#103 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
3%
9%
White
86%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Elephant
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coventry High School's ranking?
Coventry High School is ranked #103 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Coventry High School often compared to?
Coventry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toll Gate High School, The Greene School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coventry High School?
The graduation rate of Coventry High School is 89%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Coventry High School?
1,233 students attend Coventry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Coventry High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coventry High School?
Coventry High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coventry High School offer ?
Coventry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coventry High School part of?
Coventry High School is part of Coventry School District.
School Reviews
5 2/14/2007
CHS has pretty good academics. Teachers take classes seriously and students get a pretty good education. There are a lot of course offerings as well.
It has a very good technical school as well containing automotive, carpentry, culinary and child development. There are many band/ chorus classes, and there are a fair amount of art classes as well. They have several varsity sports teams and a few extracurricular activities including radio, student coucil, yearbook, etc. CHS also has an AFJROTC unit as well.
Some students that do well in sports get awarded athletic awards and there aren't many for academics. If you excel in foreign language however, you may be eligible for forign language honors night where a certificate is awarded.
The facilities are adequate. There are two cafeterias, two computer labs and a foreign language lab. The gym is quite large also. There are two floors and about 100 classrooms.
CHS does have PTSA, but parents typically aren't very involved with the school. However, a newsletter is sent home every few months for all parents to view and tells them what is going on.
Overall, CHS is a decent school. Test scores are better than those in towns surrounding it and has pretty good academic ratings.
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