Cranston High School West

80 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920

1,653 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cranston High School West, located at 80 Metropolitan Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island, is one of two major public high schools serving the Cranston community. As a cornerstone of the local educational system, the school serves a diverse student body in grades 9 through 12. It is widely recognized for its robust academic curriculum, which includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Cranston West boasts a vibrant school culture characterized by a strong emphasis on athletics, performing arts, and extracurricular activities. The "Falcons" participate in competitive Rhode Island Interscholastic League sports, and the school is known for its active student organizations and community service initiatives. By fostering a blend of academic rigor and student engagement, the school aims to provide a comprehensive high school experience that promotes both personal growth and civic responsibility among its students.

1,653

Total Students

107.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cranston High School West
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,039
Hispanic	362
Black	58
Asian	113
Two or More	69
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,039 (62.9%)
Hispanic
362 (21.9%)
Asian
113 (6.8%)
Two or More
69 (4.2%)
Black
58 (3.5%)
American Indian
8 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Cranston
Phone:	(401)270-8049
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	107.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	452
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	146

* 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 9 381

Grade 10 411

Grade 11 448

Grade 12 413