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High Schools in Portsmouth

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At a glance

DistrictPortsmouth5^th of 60 Rhode Island districtsFull district overview →

School

785

Students

5-star school

Top rankedPortsmouth High School6^th of 60 Rhode Island high schools

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Summary:

The Portsmouth High School is the sole high school serving the Portsmouth district in Rhode Island. This standout institution consistently ranks among the top 5 high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Portsmouth High School boasts exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the state average on standardized assessments such as the SAT, PSAT, and NGSA/Science. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 84% is also well above the state average, indicating a strong focus on supporting students and helping them succeed. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4, the school likely provides more individualized attention to its students.

The high per-student spending of $19,082 at Portsmouth High School suggests a significant investment in education, which may contribute to the school's strong academic outcomes. However, the low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (12.91%) suggests the school may not have a highly diverse student population in terms of socioeconomic status.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT10 English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2025)	SAT English Language Arts (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	NGSA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	NGSA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Portsmouth High School	Public	9-12	120 Education Lane	Portsmouth	02871	Newport County	Portsmouth	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 683-2124	785	69	11.3	19.0%	649 (82.7%)	15 (1.9%)	62 (7.9%)	17 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	31 (3.9%)	88.6	6^th of 60 public high schools	90.0%		88.3	5^th of 61 public high schools	91.8%	1	74.1	48.9	77.4	44.1	67.4	$19,777	$579	$19,199

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bristol Warren	3.97 mi	6	17^th
Tiverton	4.2 mi	4	15^th
Middletown	6.67 mi	5	20^th
Newport	8.12 mi	4	49^th
Little Compton	8.27 mi	1	1^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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