Pilgrim High School
Tel:
(401) 734-3250
Pilgrim High School serves 1,433 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 28%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Pilgrim High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pilgrim High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pilgrim High School's student population of 1,433 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,433 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 126 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pilgrim High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pilgrim High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #125 out of 287 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 25% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 82% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | 90% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Warwick School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pilgrim High School is Nel/cps Construction Career (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Park View Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Francis School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Warwick Francis School Grades: K-6 | 219 students
0.3 miles
325 Miantonomo Drive
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3340 0.3 K-6 219 - Warwick Holliman School Grades: K-6 | 277 students
0.3 miles
70 Deborah Road
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3170 0.3 K-6 277 - Warwick Norwood School Grades: K-6 | 279 students
0.9 miles
266 Norwood Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3525 0.9 K-6 279 - Warwick Holden School Grades: K-6 | 199 students
1.0 miles
61 Hoxsie Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3455 1.0 K-6 199 - Warwick Wyman School Grades: K-6 | 253 students
1.1 miles
1 Columbia Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3180 1.1 K-6 253
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