Top Rankings
Highlander School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 616 students in Highlander School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Highlander School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
616 Students
136,864 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
10,636 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Highlander School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 60 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50-59% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 61 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Graduation Rate
50-59%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,116 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
4,445 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
408 Students
39,142 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
29%
# Black Students
131 Students
12,121 Students
% Black Students
21%
9%
# White Students
38 Students
72,786 Students
% White Students
6%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
198 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
6,757 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
2,819
# Students in K Grade:
32
9,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
9,584
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
9,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
9,849
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
9,932
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
10,050
# Students in 6th Grade:
35
10,135
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
10,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
10,674
# Students in 9th Grade:
50
12,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
10,736
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
10,551
# Students in 12th Grade:
68
10,617
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,114 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,901. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,485 is less than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,114
$21,901
Spending / Student
$16,485
$21,130
Best Highlander School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlander Secondary Charter S
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Grades: 7-12
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highlander School District?
Highlander School District manages 2 public schools serving 616 students.
What is the rank of Highlander School District?
Highlander School District is ranked #57 out of 60 school districts in Rhode Island (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highlander School District?
66% of Highlander School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highlander School District?
Highlander School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Highlander School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,485 is less than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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