Cranston High School West is a public high school located in Cranston, Rhode Island, United States. The school comprises five buildings; one of these buildings is the Cranston Area Career and Technical Center. The school grounds include six tennis courts, a baseball field, and a track and football field.
Serving 1,698 students in grades 9-12, Cranston High School West 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 29% (which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 1,698 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cranston High School West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cranston High School West's student population of 1,698 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Motto
Once a Falcon, Always a Falcon
School Rankings
Cranston High School West ranks within the top 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 West is 0.54, 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
#93 out of 287 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
3%
9%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
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: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cranston High School West's ranking?
Cranston High School West is ranked #93 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Cranston High School West often compared to?
Cranston High School Westis often viewed alongside schools like Cranston High School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cranston High School West?
The graduation rate of Cranston High School West is 95%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Cranston High School West?
1,698 students attend Cranston High School West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Cranston High School West students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cranston High School West?
Cranston High School West has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cranston High School West offer ?
Cranston High School West offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cranston High School West part of?
Cranston High School West is part of Cranston School District.
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