B+
Above Average
79/100

Ponaganset High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 137 Anan Wade Road, North Scituate, RI 02857
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 57% · Math 37% proficient · 62nd percentile in Rhode Island
Graduation
B+
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Rhode Island schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

79
Repit Score
out of 100
900
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%62/100reading 60th percentile, math 64th percentile among Rhode Island high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%74/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 6% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Rhode Island schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Rhode Island. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+14 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (+5 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+7 pts vs. state avg 85%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Rhode Island state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%37%reading -8 pts, math -6 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income45%25%reading +15 pts, math +11 pts79th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 137 Anan Wade Road
City North Scituate
ZIP Code 02857
District 4400420
NCES School ID 440042000116
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02857

Understanding the community around Ponaganset High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $106,250
Per Capita Income $50,331
Poverty Rate 0.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 54.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%
High School or Higher 96.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $375,800
Median Rent $1,460
Owner-Occupied 84.9%
Renter-Occupied 15.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ponaganset High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.1%
Hispanic/Latino 6.0%
Two or More Races 3.1%
Black 0.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 900
Teachers (FTE) 70.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ponaganset High School?
Ponaganset High School has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ponaganset High School?
Ponaganset High School has 900 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Ponaganset High School serve?
Ponaganset High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ponaganset High School receive per student?
Ponaganset High School receives $23,230 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ponaganset High School in 02857 ▼
Avg Home Value
$554,020
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,737
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
15.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026