Cranston High School East, often called East, Cranston East, or abbreviated as CHSE, is a comprehensive high school located in the central part of Cranston, Rhode Island, with over 1,500 students in grades 9-12 and 150+ faculty members. The school mascot is the Thunderbolt, and its colors are green and white.
Serving 1,513 students in grades 9-12, Cranston High School East ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cranston High School East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cranston High School East's student population of 1,513 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Year Founded
1925
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Cranston High School East ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cranston High School East is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
50%
30%
Black
9%
9%
White
23%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Thunderbolt
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cranston High School East's ranking?
Cranston High School East is ranked #186 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Cranston High School East often compared to?
Cranston High School Eastis often viewed alongside schools like Cranston High School West by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cranston High School East?
The graduation rate of Cranston High School East is 84%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Cranston High School East?
1,513 students attend Cranston High School East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cranston High School East students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cranston High School East?
Cranston High School East has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cranston High School East offer ?
Cranston High School East offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cranston High School East part of?
Cranston High School East is part of Cranston School District.
School Reviews
5 11/28/2008
Cranston East gave me my start in business and sewing. I opened 'Bruna Costumes' in Prov R.I. I took 3 years of sewing which inspired me to start a business that related to making my own clothes. I almost did that except, instead of clothes, I made costumes. I owe my start in business to Cranston East and their wonderful programs.
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