William S. Rogers High School is a public high school in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It is part of Newport Public Schools. Other public high schools in the area include the Paul Crowley MET School and the Career & Technical School.
Serving 599 students in grades 9-12, Rogers High School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rogers High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Newport school district, covering approximately 11.4 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rogers High School's student population of 599 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1873
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rogers High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rogers High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#167 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rogers High School's ranking?
Rogers High School is ranked #167 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Rogers High School often compared to?
Rogers High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middletown High School, Portsmouth High School, Tiverton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rogers High School?
The graduation rate of Rogers High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 84.1%.
How many students attend Rogers High School?
599 students attend Rogers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Rogers High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rogers High School?
Rogers High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rogers High School offer ?
Rogers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rogers High School part of?
Rogers High School is part of Newport School District.
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