Mt. Hope High School is a regionalized secondary school that is located at 199 Chestnut Street in Bristol, Rhode Island, USA. Mt. Hope educates students in grades nine through twelve from both Bristol and Warren, Rhode Island, and is operated by the Bristol Warren Regional School District.
Serving 837 students in grades 9-12, Mt. Hope High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 16% 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: 837 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Hope High School 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
Mt. Hope High School's student population of 837 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
837 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1993
Colors
Purple, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mt. Hope High School ranks within the top 30% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Hope High School is 0.29, 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
#64 out of 287 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
2%
9%
White
84%
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
24%
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: Huskies
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Hope High School's ranking?
Mt. Hope High School is ranked #64 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Mt. Hope High School often compared to?
Mt. Hope High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barrington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Hope High School?
The graduation rate of Mt. Hope High School is 95%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Mt. Hope High School?
837 students attend Mt. Hope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mt. Hope High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Mt. Hope High School?
Mt. Hope High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mt. Hope High School offer ?
Mt. Hope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt. Hope High School part of?
Mt. Hope High School is part of Bristol Warren School District.
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