Portsmouth High School

Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Rhode Island

796 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(401)683-2124 School Website

Best ACT in Rhode Island High Schools

796

Students

11.5:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,280

A-

out of 1600

Good

Avg ACT Score

out of 36

Excellent

AP Courses

courses offered

Excellent

AP Enrollment

34%

C+

of students

Good

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

students per teacher

Excellent

Graduation Rate

96%

A+

Excellent

Reading Proficiency

80%

Excellent

Math Proficiency

42%

B-

Average

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Typical courses and practice resources for students at Portsmouth High School

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

After Portsmouth High

Where graduates go and what they study

Popular Colleges

University of Rhode Island

Boston University

Northeastern University

Boston College

Roger Williams University

Brown University

University of New Hampshire

Rhode Island College

Popular Majors

Business

Psychology

Biology

Nursing

Political Science and Government

Pre-Medicine Studies

Marketing

Pre-Law Studies

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School Details

Address

120 Education Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871

Phone

(401)683-2124

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District

Portsmouth

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