North Kingstown Senior High School is a public secondary school located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States. The school, which serves grades 9–12, is attended by residents of both North Kingstown and Jamestown.
Serving 1,294 students in grades 9-12, North Kingstown Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 1,294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Kingstown Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Kingstown Sr. High School's student population of 1,294 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Year Founded
1901
Colors
White, Black, Gold, Vegas Gold
School Rankings
North Kingstown Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Kingstown Sr. High School is 0.30, 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
#18 out of 289 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
2%
9%
White
83%
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
15%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Skipper
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Kingstown Sr. High School's ranking?
North Kingstown Sr. High School is ranked #18 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are North Kingstown Sr. High School often compared to?
North Kingstown Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Kingstown High School, Narragansett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Kingstown Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of North Kingstown Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend North Kingstown Sr. High School?
1,294 students attend North Kingstown Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of North Kingstown Sr. High School students are White, 8% 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 North Kingstown Sr. High School?
North Kingstown Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Kingstown Sr. High School offer ?
North Kingstown Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Kingstown Sr. High School part of?
North Kingstown Sr. High School is part of North Kingstown School District.
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