Westerly High School in Westerly, Rhode Island on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Westerly High School is a town public school in Westerly, Rhode Island that is part of Westerly Public School District. It serves 609 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 7.5:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

609 Students

81 Teachers

23 Ward Ave

Westerly, RI 02891 View local requests

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Westerly High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Maguire

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Westerly High School Demographics

48%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Westerly High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 12, 2026

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