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West Warwick Senior High School

Public | 9-12 | 1036 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted April 24, 2013

This high school needs an extreme overhaul cosmetically and academically. Many teachers need their own education updated... time for this school to move into the 21st century. I can't understand how my daughter got so lucky in getting the few teachers who actually enjoy teaching. Need to improve the administration and teachers' poor attitudes. Teachers are giving up on the lower end students. When it comes time for parent teacher conferences the entire school might have 30 parents show up.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 6, 2011

Some of the teachers need to be updated- teach them how to teach or fire them. Techniques are SO outdated. Let's get in some new blood. Out with the old in with the new.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2011

I know nothing of the educational status of West Warwick High School. However, I will say that this afternoon, I attended the Drama Club's performance of Aida. It was wonderful. This school has an outstanding drama department and these kids are not only extremely talented, they are completely invested in what they are doing. Kudos to these talented adolescents. There is so much negativity around today about kids today. These kids blew that assumption out of the water.


Posted March 3, 2010

I dont think West Warwick High School has good teaching techniques nor employees. My kids know more about their teachers' life, than they do about Algebra 2.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2009

I love West Warwick high school because the music program is amazing and WWHS accepts me for me. We usually dont stereotype like most schools do which is something I'm very proud of. The teachers are nice and can totally relate to you and the lunches are great! High school is one of the greatest experiences of my life!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 11, 2009

They have a proud tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. It is a community of caring individuals that does great and altruistic deeds for the commmunity.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2009

They have the most understanding and talented teachers that are always there to help you. There time doesn't matter, the teachers are there for you!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

We have the most amazing AP teachers, espeically our AP Calculus teacher.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 7, 2009

I love WWHS because of the diversity within the students, and their ability to accept just about anyone.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 7, 2009

Because it's awesome!!! The band program there is amazing!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 6, 2009

The music department in West Warwick High has such bright students and really want to be successful, but the funds are dwindling and are very hard to come by...


Posted October 5, 2009

Caring and involved teachers. Our children feel safe.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

Wonderful town & great school system.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

I like West Warwick Schools because of the teachers, and staff, and their ability to help my children learn not only in the class room but with life lessions that are so important also.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

I has the best teachers and the students have a lot of school spirit
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

West Warwick High School has many choices for classes. The music department is wonderful and the teachers are great. They offer honors classes and AP classes for free.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 4, 2009

West Warwick High School is a wonderful learning community that has about 1150 students who are creative, intelligent, challenging, brilliant, interesting, diverse, and amazing children! In addition, the Arts are thriving at the high school with an amazing Music program and wonderful visual Arts department. Students are dedicated, and committed to creating excellence!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

Great music program!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

The music program is unbelievable and it definatly deserves to be shown more respect.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 4, 2009

West Warwick High School has a great administration, teachers, and students. We have one of the best bands in Rhode Island and came in first place three years ago at a national jazz competition held at Berklee College and last year came in fourth. We plan on winning again this year!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 30% in 2012.

260 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
22%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 32% in 2012.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
28%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students22%
Female21%
Male22%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)22%
Economically disadvantaged students13%
Not economically disadvantaged students27%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities1%
Students without disabilities28%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English22%
Non-migrant22%

Reading

All Students80%
Female86%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino75%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged students71%
Not economically disadvantaged students86%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%

Science

All Students25%
Female27%
Male23%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)27%
Economically disadvantaged students15%
Not economically disadvantaged students30%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities31%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English25%
Non-migrant25%

Writing

All Students64%
Female74%
Male53%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students51%
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant64%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 84% 69%
Hispanic 8% 19%
Black 4% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1 Webster Knight Dr
West Warwick, RI 02893
Phone: (401) 821-6596

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