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Highlander Secondary Charter S

360 Market Street, Warren, RI 02885Highlander →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–12Charter
344
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$19,974
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 39% vs nat'l
10.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 32% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 344 students in grades 07–12 in Warren, Rhode Island.
39% above average funding
District spends $19,974 per pupil, 39% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Highlander Secondary Charter S is a mid-sized high in Warren, Rhode Island, serving grades 07–12 with 344 students. The district invests $19,974 per student — 39% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 87% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Highlander Secondary Charter S

344
Total Students
10.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
87%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution185 male · 158 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility87%
National avg 52% · 298 students
Student Composition
8%
63%
22%
Asian1%
White8%
Hispanic / Latino63%
Black22%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 440003100521

Academic Outcomes at Highlander Secondary Charter S

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
80-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
85%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 80th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02885

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,974Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,974
State avg
$24,324
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,789
Student Support$3,795
Administration$2,397
Operations$2,996
Other$1,997
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,974 spent per student, an estimated $8,848 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
22%
State government
51.8%
Local (property tax)
22.2%
Federal programs
26.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Above-average funding — $19,974/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 87% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountyBristol County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictHighlander →
Phone: (401)247-3585
NCES ID: 440003100521
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Warren seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Highlander
Elem
Highlander Elementary Charter
269 students · PK–06
● 40 opp86% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
360 Market Street, Warren, RI 02885
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.