Westerly High School

650 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Westerly High School, located at 23 Ward Avenue in Westerly, Rhode Island, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the Westerly Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school emphasizes preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Westerly High School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs, which are designed to cultivate well-rounded individuals. The school maintains a focus on integrating modern technology and student-centered learning practices to meet the evolving needs of its diverse student body. By promoting a culture of achievement and community involvement, Westerly High School strives to empower its graduates to become productive and engaged citizens within their community and beyond.

650

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westerly High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	509
Hispanic	62
Black	10
Asian	18
Two or More	41
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
509 (78.3%)
Hispanic
62 (9.5%)
Two or More
41 (6.3%)
Asian
18 (2.8%)
Black
10 (1.5%)
American Indian
8 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Westerly
Phone:	(401)315-1501
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 9 164

Grade 10 167

Grade 11 170

Grade 12 149