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High Schools in Westerly

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At a glance

DistrictWesterly23^rd of 60 Rhode Island districtsFull district overview →

School

650

Students

Top rankedWesterly High School14^th of 60 Rhode Island high schools

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Biggest riser

Westerly High School up 9 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Westerly school district in Rhode Island is home to one standout high school, Westerly High School. This school consistently ranks among the top 25% of high schools in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and test scores that significantly exceed the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Westerly High School's strong academic performance is reflected in its 84% 4-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average. The school also benefits from a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.4 and higher-than-average spending per student of $24,797, indicating it has access to significant resources and funding. However, the relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 26.88% suggests the school may serve a more affluent student population compared to the state average.

Overall, Westerly is home to a high-performing high school that is providing a quality education to its students. Westerly High School stands out for its academic excellence, efficient use of resources, and positive student outcomes, making it an attractive option for families in the area.

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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	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
Westerly High School	Public	9-12	23 Ward Avenue	Westerly	02891	Washington County	Westerly	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 315-1501	650	68	9.5	38.5%	509 (78.3%)	10 (1.5%)	62 (9.5%)	18 (2.8%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	41 (6.3%)	75.2	14^th of 60 public high schools	76.7%		59.5	23^rd of 61 public high schools	62.3%	9	66.9	29.2	65.8	42.3	56.1	$26,017	$488	$25,529

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Chariho	2.4 mi	9	21^st
South Kingstown	14.74 mi	5	12^th
The Greene School	16.65 mi	1	27^th
Exeter-West Greenwich	16.77 mi	5	14^th
The Compass School	17.47 mi	1	10^th

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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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