Burrillville High School

634 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Burrillville High School, located in the village of Harrisville within the town of Burrillville, Rhode Island, serves as the primary public secondary school for the local community. Operating as part of the Burrillville School Department, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 9 through 12. It emphasizes a blend of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement, striving to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.

The school is well-known for its strong sense of community spirit and its dedication to fostering a supportive environment for its student body. Beyond its core curriculum, Burrillville High offers a variety of programs, including athletic teams, performing arts, and vocational-technical opportunities, allowing students to explore their personal interests and talents. As a central institution in the Harrisville area, the high school plays a vital role in the town's social fabric, consistently working to maintain high standards of learning while cultivating responsible and engaged citizens.

634

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burrillville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	560
Hispanic	33
Black	8
Asian	6
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
560 (89.0%)
Hispanic
33 (5.2%)
Two or More
21 (3.3%)
Black
8 (1.3%)
Asian
6 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Burrillville
Phone:	(401)568-1310
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 9 161

Grade 10 159

Grade 11 163

Grade 12 151