Pilgrim High School is a suburban high school in the Pilgrim Park neighborhood of Warwick, Rhode Island. It is a part of Warwick Public Schools. The school is single-storied and features multiple hallways for specific subjects.
Serving 1,165 students in grades 9-12, Pilgrim High School ranks in the top 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 22% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 29% 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: 1,165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pilgrim High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Pilgrim High School's student population of 1,165 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim High School is 0.47, 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
#100 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
4%
9%
White
71%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Pilgrim Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pilgrim High School's ranking?
Pilgrim High School is ranked #100 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Pilgrim High School often compared to?
Pilgrim High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toll Gate High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pilgrim High School?
The graduation rate of Pilgrim High School is 85%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Pilgrim High School?
1,165 students attend Pilgrim High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pilgrim High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pilgrim High School?
Pilgrim High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pilgrim High School offer ?
Pilgrim High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pilgrim High School part of?
Pilgrim High School is part of Warwick School District.
In what neighborhood is Pilgrim High School located?
Pilgrim High School is located in the Pilgrim Park neighborhood of Warwick, RI. There are 1 other public schools located in Pilgrim Park.
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