Cumberland High School

1,428 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cumberland High School, located at 2600 Mendon Road in Cumberland, Rhode Island, serves as the primary public secondary school for the local community. Operating as a comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing rigorous core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English, and social studies—with a wide range of elective courses, including the arts, technology, and career and technical education (CTE) pathways.

Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a vibrant campus culture through a variety of extracurricular activities, including varsity athletics, student government, academic clubs, and performing arts programs. As a focal point for the Cumberland community, the high school prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional development, aiming to cultivate responsible and critical-thinking citizens. By integrating modern educational standards with a commitment to student achievement, Cumberland High School strives to create an inclusive environment that supports the unique goals and aspirations of its diverse student body.

1,428

Total Students

105.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cumberland High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,009
Hispanic	243
Black	59
Asian	55
Two or More	62

White
1,009 (70.7%)
Hispanic
243 (17.0%)
Two or More
62 (4.3%)
Black
59 (4.1%)
Asian
55 (3.9%)

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:	Cumberland
Phone:	(401)658-2600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 9 401

Grade 10 360

Grade 11 306

Grade 12 361