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Portsmouth High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
120 Education Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871 · (401) 683-2124 · Part of Portsmouth School District
Students
785
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
19%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Portsmouth High School
- School Grade A+: near the top of Rhode Island’s public schools
- Math proficiency 41 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 37 pts above the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency62%
State average 21.2%
Reading / language arts72%
State average 35.5%
Location
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120 Education Lane, Portsmouth
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9214
Grade 10181
Grade 11203
Grade 12187
Enrollment over time
861’20
824’21
796’22
790’23
785’24
Down 8.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 83%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 4%Asian 2%Black 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.