Top Rankings
Highlander School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 609 students in Highlander School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 15% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools
312 Schools
# Students
609 Students
133,322 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
10,368 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Highlander School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 62 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Graduation Rate
85%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)45.8%
32.4%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
51%
31%
% Black
26%
9%
% White
16%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,333 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,483. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,675 is less than the state median of $21,692. 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
$19,333
$22,483
Spending / Student
$16,675
$21,692
Best Highlander School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlander Secondary Charter S
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highlander School District?
Highlander School District manages 2 public schools serving 609 students.
What is the rank of Highlander School District?
Highlander School District is ranked #44 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highlander School District?
51% of Highlander School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highlander School District?
Highlander School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher 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 $16,675 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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