High Schools in Johnston

There is only one high school located in Johnston, Rhode Island - Johnston Senior High. The school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Rhode Island high schools, maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years. Despite spending a significant amount per student ($18,164), Johnston Senior High has struggled to improve its academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling below the state averages.

The school's four-year graduation rate in the 2022-2023 school year was 84.0%, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's 10th-grade students scored below the state averages in PSAT10 English Language Arts and Mathematics, and the school's 11th-grade students had proficiency rates below the state averages in both subjects as well. In science, the school's proficiency rate for all grades was 14.4%, compared to the district average of 22.5%.

With over 43% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Johnston Senior High may be facing challenges related to the socioeconomic status of its student population, which could be impacting academic outcomes. The school's high spending per student and low performance suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement in the school's academic programs, resource allocation, and support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.