Barrington High School

1,098 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Barrington High School, located in Barrington, Rhode Island, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing public secondary schools in the state. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school consistently earns high rankings for its rigorous academic curriculum, robust Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, and exceptional standardized test scores. The school fosters a culture of high expectations, aiming to prepare its student body for success in competitive higher education environments and beyond.

Beyond its academic reputation, Barrington High School offers a comprehensive array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, competitive arts, music ensembles, and numerous student-led clubs. The school’s campus and educational philosophy emphasize a well-rounded experience, encouraging students to engage in community service and leadership development. Supported by a highly involved parent community and a dedicated faculty, the school remains a cornerstone of the Barrington community, reflecting the town's strong commitment to public education excellence.

1,098

Total Students

87.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barrington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	838
Hispanic	72
Black	18
Asian	100
Two or More	69
American Indian	1

White
838 (76.3%)
Asian
100 (9.1%)
Hispanic
72 (6.6%)
Two or More
69 (6.3%)
Black
18 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Barrington
Phone:	(401)247-3150
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,098
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 278

Grade 10 249

Grade 11 256

Grade 12 315