Portsmouth High School

785 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Portsmouth High School, located at 120 Education Lane in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, serves as the primary public secondary school for the local community. Situated in a coastal town, the school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous college preparation and personal growth. It functions as a central hub for the district, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and service-oriented initiatives designed to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting.

The school is dedicated to preparing its student body for post-secondary success, whether through university pathways, vocational training, or workforce entry. By maintaining a focus on community involvement and academic excellence, Portsmouth High School seeks to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to navigate the challenges of the modern world. The campus facility serves as an essential resource for local families, prioritizing student achievement and a positive school culture within the Portsmouth educational system.

785

Total Students

69.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portsmouth High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	649
Hispanic	62
Black	15
Asian	17
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
649 (83.3%)
Hispanic
62 (8.0%)
Two or More
31 (4.0%)
Asian
17 (2.2%)
Black
15 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Portsmouth
Phone:	(401)683-2124
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	785
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 9 214

Grade 10 181

Grade 11 203

Grade 12 187