South Kingstown High

Public 9-12

 215 Columbia Street
       Wakefield, RI  02879


(401) 360-1000

District: South Kingstown

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 60 Rhode Island High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,177 Help


Feeder schools for South Kingstown High:

Elementary:    Matunuck School
    Peace Dale School
    West Kingston School
Middle:    Broad Rock Middle School
    Curtis Corner Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  789

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.5%
Hispanic:
5.6%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.7% Help


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Compare Details South Kingstown High ranks better than 90% of high schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.5%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Kingstown High is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Kingstown High is $17,177.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Kingstown High:

SchoolDigger ranks South Kingstown High 6th of 60 Rhode Island public high schools. (See South Kingstown High in the ranking list.)

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South Kingstown:

SchoolDigger ranks South Kingstown 16th of 59 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Kingstown High

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Rank History for all students at South Kingstown High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 87.65 5th 49 89.8%
2010 83.31 8th 50 84.0%
2011 84.22 4th 45 91.1%
2012 82.03 9th 45 80.0%
2013 84.94 3rd 45 93.3%
2014 81.15 8th 47 83.0%
2015 68.86 11th 56 80.4%
2016 62.02 14th 57 75.4%
2017 72.84 14th 56 75.0%
2018 90.26 5th 57 91.2%
2019 88.42 7th 59 88.1%
2021 91.81 6th 59 89.8%
2022 90.87 5th 59 91.5%
2023 88.01 6th 60 90.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Kingstown High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.30 4th 20 80.0%
2023 57.96 8th 21 61.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Kingstown High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.08 6th 30 80.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Kingstown High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.32 16th 54 70.4%
2023 34.87 34th 58 41.4%
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Rank History for Female students at South Kingstown High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.96 4th 58 93.1%
2023 88.89 4th 59 93.2%
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Rank History for Male students at South Kingstown High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 85.67 8th 54 85.2%
2023 84.34 7th 56 87.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Kingstown High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.22 7th 53 86.8%
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Rank History for White students at South Kingstown High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.19 6th 42 85.7%
2023 84.94 5th 43 88.4%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a student
Sunday, August 9, 2009

Open Quote South Kingstown High School is a relatively average school; its lunches are acceptable, as are the various classes and teachers. However, the homework load is far too much to handle at times. It leaves students such as myself with feelings of stress and unhappiness. The digital portfolio students have to upkeep is also a hassle. Many assignments have to be recorded and looked over Online by teachers, who are to comment and look over summaries describing the assignment. The teachers are not always available though, and things can easily go wrong here; disorganization is abundant. It would be much simpler if the portfolio was not a requirement for graduation. Close Quote



Enrollment information for South Kingstown High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 765 56 0 9 63 n/a n/a 0 893
1989 783 38 12 9 5 n/a n/a 0 847
1990 784 40 13 8 4 n/a n/a 0 849
1991 777 40 28 7 7 n/a n/a 0 859
1992 771 9 27 6 31 n/a n/a 0 844
1993 866 28 13 13 4 n/a n/a 0 924
1994 878 42 11 15 3 n/a n/a 0 949
1995 979 25 27 16 24 n/a n/a 0 1071
1996 979 25 27 16 24 n/a n/a 0 1071
1997 992 26 28 11 36 n/a n/a 0 1093
1998 1053 20 27 12 41 n/a n/a 0 1153
1999 1111 33 25 18 41 n/a n/a 0 1228
2000 1188 29 31 16 61 n/a n/a 0 1325
2001 1197 18 41 26 51 n/a n/a 0 1333
2002 1143 39 50 33 38 n/a n/a 0 1303
2003 1143 39 50 33 38 n/a n/a 0 1303
2004 1168 37 38 26 33 n/a n/a 0 1302
2005 1159 44 45 33 47 n/a n/a 0 1328
2006 1125 44 40 24 49 n/a n/a 0 1282
2007 1097 44 39 22 48 n/a n/a 0 1250
2008 1022 48 47 31 40 n/a n/a 0 1188
2009 993 47 39 23 43 n/a n/a 0 1145
2010 991 34 31 27 41 n/a n/a 0 1124
2011 948 21 20 29 22 3 42 0 1085
2012 925 12 21 36 22 1 40 0 1057
2013 941 17 20 43 28 1 45 0 1095
2014 922 22 19 44 27 1 38 0 1073
2015 875 23 18 47 36 2 41 0 1042
2016 849 33 16 36 41 2 27 0 1004
2017 817 25 14 31 33 3 27 0 950
2018 806 22 13 30 33 1 31 0 936
2019 798 27 17 29 34 1 34 0 940
2020 792 20 15 32 31 1 31 0 922
2021 785 26 16 35 28 1 40 0 931
2022 721 22 14 42 24 0 38 0 861
2023 651 13 13 44 25 1 41 1 789

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Kingstown High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 893 n/a n/a 5.2
1989 847 n/a n/a 3.1
1990 849 n/a n/a 4.2
1991 859 64.4 13.3 3.4
1992 844 70.0 12.0 3.6
1993 924 62.9 14.7 5.2
1994 949 69.5 13.7 7
1995 1071 78.0 13.7 5.9
1996 1071 78.0 13.7 5.9
1997 1093 72.9 15.0 5.3
1998 1153 76.4 15.1 6.5
1999 1228 76.1 16.1 6.5
2000 1325 84.6 15.7 6.4
2001 1333 71.3 18.7 5.6
2002 1303 n/a n/a 5.3
2003 1303 n/a n/a 5.3
2004 1302 100.0 13.0 5
2005 1328 108.0 12.3 4.9
2006 1282 120.0 10.7 9.5
2007 1250 97.9 12.8 12.1
2008 1188 108.6 10.9 10.9
2009 1145 106.3 9.1 15.6
2010 1124 105.0 10.7 13.5
2011 1085 100.4 10.8 14.2
2012 1057 96.0 11.0 15.9
2013 1095 101.7 10.7 16.8
2014 1073 93.9 11.4 16.8
2015 1042 86.0 12.1 20.2
2016 1004 83.0 12.0 21.7
2017 950 81.5 11.6 14.8
2018 936 76.3 12.2 14.4
2019 940 76.8 12.2 16.5
2020 922 75.8 12.1 12.4
2021 931 76.3 12.2 15.9
2022 861 72.8 11.8 11.3
2023 789 70.5 11.1 15.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Kingstown High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 893 n/a n/a 5.2
1989 847 n/a n/a 3.1
1990 849 n/a n/a 4.2
1991 859 64.4 13.3 3.4
1992 844 70.0 12.0 3.6
1993 924 62.9 14.7 5.2
1994 949 69.5 13.7 7
1995 1071 78.0 13.7 5.9
1996 1071 78.0 13.7 5.9
1997 1093 72.9 15.0 5.3
1998 1153 76.4 15.1 6.5
1999 1228 76.1 16.1 6.5
2000 1325 84.6 15.7 6.4
2001 1333 71.3 18.7 5.6
2002 1303 n/a n/a 5.3
2003 1303 n/a n/a 5.3
2004 1302 100.0 13.0 5
2005 1328 108.0 12.3 4.9
2006 1282 120.0 10.7 9.5
2007 1250 97.9 12.8 12.1
2008 1188 108.6 10.9 10.9
2009 1145 106.3 9.1 15.6
2010 1124 105.0 10.7 13.5
2011 1085 100.4 10.8 14.2
2012 1057 96.0 11.0 15.9
2013 1095 101.7 10.7 16.8
2014 1073 93.9 11.4 16.8
2015 1042 86.0 12.1 20.2
2016 1004 83.0 12.0 21.7
2017 950 81.5 11.6 14.8
2018 936 76.3 12.2 14.4
2019 940 76.8 12.2 16.5
2020 922 75.8 12.1 12.4
2021 931 76.3 12.2 15.9
2022 861 72.8 11.8 11.3
2023 789 70.5 11.1 15.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Kingstown High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $66 (0.4%) $16,351 (99.6%) $16,417
2019 $54 (0.3%) $17,126 (99.7%) $17,180
2020 $103 (0.6%) $16,535 (99.4%) $16,638
2021 $365 (2.1%) $16,812 (97.9%) $17,177

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Kingstown High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 59 High schoolsRanks 6th of 60 High schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (South Kingstown High)75.879.2
 3.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (South Kingstown)75.479.2
 3.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)60.155.3
 4.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (South Kingstown High)49.546.5
 3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (South Kingstown)49.346.5
 2.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)3127.2
 3.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Kingstown High)75.575.3
 0.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Kingstown)75.575.3
 0.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)50.549.1
 1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Kingstown High)63.241.4
 21.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Kingstown)63.241.4
 21.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)31.225.3
 5.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students940789
 16.1%
African American2713
 51.9%
American Indian3425
 26.5%
Asian1713
 23.5%
Hispanic2944
 51.7%
Pacific Islander11
White798651
 18.4%
Two or More Races3441
 20.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.5%15.7%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Kingstown High

In the 2022-23 school year, 789 students attended South Kingstown High.

Students at South Kingstown High are 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

South Kingstown High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Matunuck School
Elementary : Peace Dale School
Elementary : West Kingston School
Middle : Broad Rock Middle School
Middle : Curtis Corner Middle School

Yes. South Kingstown High ranks in the top 10.0% of Rhode Island high schools.


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