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Burrillville High School

Grades 09–12 · High · Harrisville, RI · NCES 440009000019

At a glance

Reported students

634

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

53

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Rhode Island high enrollment

46th percentile

Compared with 61 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

310

Burrillville High School: 634 reported students.

State peer staffing position

39th percentile

12:1 reported; state peer median 12.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
666
Teachers (FTE)
56.8
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1

What the reported data says about Burrillville High School

Burrillville High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Harrisville. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Burrillville. NCES reports 634 students for 2024–25.

Among 61 high schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 688 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, close to the Rhode Island median of 12.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Burrillville High School

  1. 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.2%
Students with disabilities
13.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
37.2%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White88.3%
  • Hispanic5.2%
  • Black1.3%
  • Asian0.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial3.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

13 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Burrillville High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
North Smitfield HS

High · North Smithfield

09–125326.1 mi
Uxbridge High

High · Uxbridge

08–125906.2 mi
Gateway to College

High · Uxbridge

09–12446.2 mi
Douglas High School

High · Douglas

09–122677.1 mi
Ponaganset High School

High · Foster-Glocester

09–128697.6 mi
Blackstone Millville RHS

High · Blackstone-Millville

08–125347.7 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Burrillville High School

What grades does Burrillville High School serve?

Burrillville High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Burrillville.

How many students attend Burrillville High School?

Burrillville High School reported 634 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 61 Rhode Island high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 666 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Burrillville High School?

The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 634 students and 53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Rhode Island median for the same school level is 12.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Burrillville High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Burrillville High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Burrillville attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Burrillville High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

37.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Burrillville High School in?

Burrillville High School is part of Burrillville, based in Harrisville, RI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Burrillville High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Smitfield HS (6.1 mi), Uxbridge High (6.2 mi), Gateway to College (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.