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Ponaganset High School vs. Scituate High School

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School Overview

School
Ponaganset High School
137 Anan Wade Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Scituate High School
94 Trimtown Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Ponaganset High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Scituate High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 900 students in grades 9-12, Ponaganset 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 38% (which is higher than 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 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 371 students in grades 9-12, Scituate 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
900 students
371 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ponaganset High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Scituate High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ponaganset High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Scituate High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ponaganset High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Scituate High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ponaganset High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Foster-Glocester School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Scituate High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scituate School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#68 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 30%)
#71 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ponaganset High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Scituate High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in RI)
30-34%
(Top 50% in RI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ponaganset High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Foster-Glocester School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scituate High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scituate School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ponaganset High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Foster-Glocester School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scituate High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scituate School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ponaganset High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Foster-Glocester School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scituate High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Scituate School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 30% in RI)
≥95%
(Top 10% in RI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ponaganset High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Foster-Glocester School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Scituate High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Scituate School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ponaganset High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Scituate High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
213
92
Grade 10 Students
204
87
Grade 11 Students
245
102
Grade 12 Students
238
90

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Scituate High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Scituate School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ponaganset High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Foster-Glocester School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Scituate High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scituate School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ponaganset High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Foster-Glocester School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Scituate High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scituate School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ponaganset High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Foster-Glocester School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Scituate High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scituate School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
89%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ponaganset High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Foster-Glocester School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Scituate High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scituate School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ponaganset High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Foster-Glocester School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Scituate High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scituate School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.21
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ponaganset High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Foster-Glocester School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Scituate High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scituate School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ponaganset High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Foster-Glocester School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Scituate High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scituate School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ponaganset High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Foster-Glocester School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Scituate High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scituate School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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