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Westerly High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
23 Ward Ave,
Westerly, RI
Westerly Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
B
A-
C+
C+
C+
B-
A
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.5
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Reading Proficiency
66%
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Math Proficiency
42%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
68
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Full Time Teachers
68
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
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Average ACT
30
Math
30
English
29
Reading
31
Science
29
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Number of AP Courses
17
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AP Pass Rate
60.7%
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AP Math Enrollment
Average
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AP Science Enrollment
High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
32.5%
State Average
13.3%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
248:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.9%
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Male
49.1%
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White
79%
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Hispanic
9%
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Two or more races
6.6%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
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Black
1.6%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB 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
189 Students
Rhode Island College
75 Students
Boston University
71 Students
University of Connecticut
55 Students
Quinnipiac University
48 Students
Providence College
45 Students
Brown University
44 Students
Boston College
42 Students
Roger Williams University
41 Students
Northeastern University
39 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
39 Students
Biology
34 Students
Business
30 Students
Nursing
28 Students
Computer Science
24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
21 Students
Communications
17 Students
Pre-Law Studies
15 Students
Political Science and Government
14 Students
Engineering
13 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/9/2025
Great community and culture. I appreciate all of the opportunities that are provided and the CTE programs. Teachers go above and beyond for all students.
11/6/2025
People really care and take action at school and that is something really nice to see. Some teachers are set traditionally in their ways, but there are many that have outstanding teaching styles and leave such lasting impacts.
8/1/2025
Westerly prepared me very well for college. Had great sports experience, I do think the math department could use a little improvement as that was the weakest department in my experience. Otherwise the other departments were very good.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/31/2026
Fights all the time, the kids are crazy and violent. Fights after school or during school. I got hit or robbed by groups of kids that are always angry almost weekly. Be tough if you have to go here. Also drugs are a problem
8/20/2022
This school was about average, but for RI id say it’s above average. People in this area are abundantly rude which reflects in the schools.
1/20/2012
Some of the teachers are excellent in the AP and honors programs, but unfortunately some teachers are mediocre and inappropriate. A 17-year old does not need to know about a teacher's social life or prior job as an unclothed dancer for women. Students still smoke when walking between buildings and t...
4/8/2009
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List Price Range
$271K - $12.4M
Homes For Sale
54
Average Home Value
$888,164
Median Lot Size
18,730 Sq Ft
% Renters
31%
Average Household Income
$111,804
% of College Grads
40.2%
Median Age
50
Average House Size
1,934 Sq Ft
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Westerly High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Westerly, RI, in the Westerly neighborhood, and is served by the Westerly Public Schools in Rhode Island. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 650 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Westerly High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $888,164. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stonington High School, North Stonington Christian Academy, Stonington Institute School, and more. Learn more about what Westerly has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westerly High School.