William E. Tolman High

995 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

William E. Tolman High School, located at 150 Exchange Street in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, serves as a central pillar of the Pawtucket School District. As a traditional public high school, it provides a comprehensive secondary education curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school offers a diverse range of academic programs, athletics, and extracurricular activities aimed at fostering both intellectual growth and social development within the local community.

The school is notable for its historic presence in Pawtucket and its commitment to serving a culturally diverse student population. Like many urban high schools in Rhode Island, Tolman emphasizes the importance of community engagement and equitable access to learning. Through its various initiatives and partnerships, the institution strives to support student achievement by addressing the unique needs of its learners while maintaining a focus on college and career readiness standards mandated by the state.

995

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William E. Tolman High
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	374
Black	250
Asian	5
Two or More	56
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
374 (40.3%)
Black
250 (26.9%)
White
230 (24.8%)
Two or More
56 (6.0%)
American Indian
9 (1.0%)
Asian
5 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)

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:	Pawtucket
Phone:	(401)729-6400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	995
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	596
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* 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 9 192

Grade 10 250

Grade 11 286

Grade 12 267