Cranston High School West

Cranston High School West

Public High School | Grade 9-12
80 Metropolitan Ave,  Cranston, RI
Cranston Public Schools
3.7
3.1
1,684 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
109
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
47.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
15.2%
State Average
13.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
247:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.6%
White
68.3%
Hispanic
18.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black
2.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Rhode Island 599 Students
Rhode Island College 292 Students
Boston University 220 Students
Quinnipiac University 190 Students
Roger Williams University 172 Students
Providence College 167 Students
Johnson & Wales University- Providence 164 Students
University of Connecticut 159 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 138 Students
Boston College 128 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 121 Students
Psychology 118 Students
Nursing 112 Students
Biology 98 Students
Computer Science 56 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Education 47 Students
Marketing 45 Students
Finance 44 Students
Pre-Law Studies 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 297 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/30/2025
During my four years of High school I have enjoyed it. Most people going into high school as a freshman is either exciting because you think your going into a movie and becoming the main character. My experience was the other option of being terrified and not knowing where my classes are. Throughout it I did meet people and slowly learn to talk and communicate with others and allowed me to get out of my comfort zone. I quite enjoyed the career and tech class I joined. The Culinary pathway was the best choice I ever mad and the dedications from Chef versacci and Chef rotella is just fantastic and they do not get enough credit for their hard work they put into the school and students they inspire.
4.0 Senior
9/22/2024
Great experience at Cranston High School West. Had a very fun time here. I learned so much here about sports and educational wise.
4.0 Senior
6/3/2024
My high school experience was good, but not the best. The food could be heavily improved, and the classes could be a bit shorter. I really hoped that more transportation would be available too.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 10 Reviews
5.0 student
4/17/2024
This school is amazing. Mr. Fontaine has definitely made a difference in the past 2 years and is seen participating in the crowd of almost every sports game. The staff overall is very good and care a lot about the well being of their students. There have been a few teachers who aren't the greatest,...
2.0 parent
3/23/2022
Its and average High school. The school is falling apart
1.0 other
8/19/2020
From a very scholarly and hard working student I BEG YOU, if you love your child please don’t send them to this terrible school. They will most likely walk out with some kind of mental health issue. Big issues need to be addressed with this school.
1.0 parent
6/5/2019
CHSW has been a nightmare experience for our family. From the administration to teachers there is zero support. Our son's guidance counselor has been ignoring us for months, even when my husband goes into the school and refuses to leave until someone talks to him. He has received rude, unhelpful tre...

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Cranston High School West is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cranston, RI and is served by the Cranston Public Schools in Rhode Island. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,684 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Cranston High School West has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $549,604. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cranston High School East, Western Hills Middle School, Hugh B. Bain Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Cranston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cranston High School West.

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