Cranston High School West: Academics &amp; Technical Education (2026 List)

About Cranston High School West

Cranston High School West is one of the best public high schools in Cranston, Rhode Island. It offers a full education to students in grades 9–12. It is known as one of the best schools in the state and has about 1,500 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1. The school is known as one of the best because it focuses on both tough academics and technical education. It has a 30% participation rate in Advanced Placement® courses. 35% of the students are minorities, and 25% are considered to be economically disadvantaged. Cranston High School West does very well in school, with 63% of students being able to read and 29% being able to do math. The school also helps students get ready for college by organizing SAT and ACT tests. The school is in a community known for its high standards of education, and it has a dynamic and well-resourced environment. Overall, it is known as one of the best schools because it strikes a good balance between preparing students for college and helping them grow into career-ready adults, and it is one of the best high school in Rhode Island.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%

Reading 63%

State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 63% in Reading.

109

Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1698

Total Students

$90091

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 65.25%

Asian 6.3%

Hispanic 19.96%

Black 3.24%

Two+ Races 4.65%

Native Am. 0.35%

White

65.25%

Asian

6.3%

Hispanic

19.96%

Black

3.24%

Two+ Races

4.65%

Native Am.

0.35%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1698

49.47%

840 Female

50.47%

857 Male

Student Population

1698 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

257 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Cranston High School West Contact Information

Address

80 Metropolitan Avenue, Cranston, RI, 02920

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Phone

(401) 270-8049

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Website

chsw.cpsed.net

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:34 AM to 2:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:19 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Cranston High School West recently finished a big modernization project that turned its main entrance from the 1950s into a bright and safe entryway for students to work together. The renovation also included a new media center and a redesigned kitchen servery. The media center is the main point of interest on the 28-acre campus. The Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program is still going strong at school. It promotes a culture of respect and achievement by rewarding students for being responsible and doing well in school every day.

FAQ

Q1. Does Cranston High School West teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q2. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q3. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q4. What kind of atmosphere does Cranston High School West have?

Ans. Cranston High School West has a structured and supportive environment that puts a lot of emphasis on academics, personal growth, and getting students involved.

Q5. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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