Cranston High School East, often called East, Cranston East, or abbreviated as CHSE, is a comprehensive high school located in the central part of Cranston, Rhode Island, with over 1,500 students in grades 9-12 and 150+ faculty members. The school mascot is the Thunderbolt, and its colors are green and white.
Serving 1,525 students in grades 9-12, Cranston High School East ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cranston High School East serves the eastern part of Cranston, RI, encompassing an area of approximately 6 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone is 5-10 minutes, with the farthest edge being about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cranston High School East's student population of 1,525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,525 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
School Motto
We are EAST.
School Rankings
Cranston High School East ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cranston High School East is 0.67, which is more 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
#198 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
84.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Thunderbolt
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cranston High School East's ranking?
Cranston High School East is ranked #198 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Cranston High School East often compared to?
Cranston High School Eastis often viewed alongside schools like Cranston High School West by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cranston High School East?
The graduation rate of Cranston High School East is 86%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 84.1%.
How many students attend Cranston High School East?
1,525 students attend Cranston High School East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cranston High School East students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cranston High School East?
Cranston High School East has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cranston High School East offer ?
Cranston High School East offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cranston High School East part of?
Cranston High School East is part of Cranston School District.
School Reviews
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