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West Warwick High School

West Warwick, RI 02893

Phone: (401) 821-6596
District: West Warwick School District

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public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 1119 students

West Warwick High School, a public school located in West Warwick, RI, serves grades 9-12 in the West Warwick School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

West Warwick High School is a public school located in West Warwick, RI. 1119 students attend West Warwick High School.

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Category	Rating	Details
College Readiness	3/10	The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2023 4-year high school graduation rate data from Rhode Island Department of Education, using 2025 Average SAT score data from Rhode Island Department of Education, and using 2025 demographic data from Rhode Island Department of Education.

Posted: August 15, 2026

Im very pleased with this school and the positive environment it provides. The teachers and staff are welcoming, attentive, and genuinely committed to helping students learn and develop. Communication with families is also excellent, and you can tell that the school takes the students needs seriously.

Overall, it is a well-organized school with caring teachers and a great atmosphere. I would happily recommend it to other parents looking for a supportive and quality school for their children.

Posted: August 15, 2026

I had a wonderful experience with this school. The staff is friendly, caring, and professional, and they truly care about the students education and well-being. The teachers are supportive, patient, and dedicated to helping students succeed. The school also provides a positive, safe, and welcoming environment for both students and families.

Im very happy with the quality of education and the overall experience. I would definitely recommend this school to other families looking for a great place for their children to learn and grow.

Posted: August 15, 2026

Posted: October 25, 2025

Like so many schools, for a school to be great for you as a student, or for you as a parent of a student, it takes a partnership. It takes communication and buy in from the student, from the parent(s), from the teachers, and from the school's administration. West Warwick High school has steadily built a faculty and experience that is great if you as the student and parent embrace it and partner with them. The West Warwick community is tight and it is a group with a lot of heart. As a former student, it created an environment for me that was amazing and pointed me towards a path of success.

Posted: October 25, 2025

Posted: August 10, 2024

I cant say enough good things about this school! From the moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth and positive energy that makes it such a special place. The teachers are not only knowledgeable and dedicated, but they genuinely care about the success and well-being of each student. They go above and beyond to create an engaging and supportive learning environment that inspires curiosity and a love for learning.

The administration is approachable and always willing to listen to feedback, making the school community feel like a true partnership between staff, students, and parents. The school offers a well-rounded curriculum that balances academic excellence with a variety of extracurricular activities, ensuring that every student can explore their interests and talents.

Posted: June 3, 2021

My experience there as a student hasn't been the best. I would not recommend bringing your child who is the world's future, to West Warwick High School. There are bullies, Unrealistic expectations and More. The Schools teachers don't help the students when they are in need. If you go here I can't recommend you'll go to college with their teaching abilities.

Posted: May 3, 2021

This isn't a bad school as everyone has it seen out to be. the staff is very caring and very helpful in making sure you graduate! Every teacher ive ever had was so supportive and helpful in making sure I got all my work completed to past.

Posted: May 3, 2021

Posted: November 25, 2020

I have no idea where WWHS gets such a bad reputation. As someone who has actually GONE through the school system, this system is wonderful. I loved all of the teachers except a very select few in my 12 years. The curriculum was fantastic, the sports were great and the school itself is much nicer than many schools I visited while traveling for sports. We specifically chose to move back to West Warwick for the schools.

Posted: November 25, 2020

Posted: February 13, 2017

The teachers care about how their students do and teach well. Just like any other school, some teachers are better than others but as a whole, the system is great

Posted: January 27, 2016

Horrible. West Warwick High School is great at leaving children behind. Thumbs down in EVERY way

Posted: August 13, 2014

I have my daughter at this school and i want to switch her out and consider it. The education system is outdated, teachers have the attitude as if they couldnt care less if the students were listening the barely teach and give out confusing packets. There are few teachers that do extremely well with what they do. My child was fortunate to have a few the past two years but teachers nred to have a repory card them selves where the students decide there grade. Maybe then these teachers will realise oh i actually have to work and help these children suceed because that is what a real teacher does.

Posted: June 22, 2014

I specifically took my daughter OUT of this school and moved to another town because the programs here are substandard and the staff literally are of the mindset of an us vs. them attitude with the parents. I feel they need to have more integrity and need to learn the meaning of the term "special needs". They are in the dark. So tragically in the darki.

Posted: April 23, 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.

Posted: February 5, 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.

Posted: January 15, 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.

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