Smithfield High School

90 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, RI 02917

(401)949-2050

729 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Smithfield High School, located at 90 Pleasant View Avenue in Smithfield, Rhode Island, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the town’s students in grades 9 through 12. As a cornerstone of the Smithfield Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal growth, and civic responsibility. The facility offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, advanced placement (AP) courses, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Smithfield High School is known for its robust extracurricular landscape, which plays a vital role in the student experience. The school supports a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs that encourage teamwork, leadership, and community engagement. By emphasizing a balance between rigorous academic standards and meaningful student involvement, Smithfield High School strives to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

729

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smithfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	588
Hispanic	80
Black	22
Asian	5
Two or More	34

White
588 (80.7%)
Hispanic
80 (11.0%)
Two or More
34 (4.7%)
Black
22 (3.0%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)

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:	Smithfield
Phone:	(401)949-2050
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 9 180

Grade 10 152

Grade 11 183

Grade 12 214