Smithfield High School | |
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United States | |
Coordinates | 41°52′50″N71°32′40″W / 41.8806°N 71.5445°W |
Information | |
Type | Public |
Established | 1966 |
School district | Smithfield School District |
Teaching staff | 63.00 (on an FTE basis) [1] |
Grades | 9 to 12 |
Enrollment | 750 (2023–2024) [1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 11.90 [1] |
Color(s) | Green and Gold |
Mascot | Sentinel |
Website | SHS website |
Smithfield High School is a public high school located in the Apple Valley section of Smithfield, Rhode Island, near Greenville, Rhode Island, USA (in Providence County). The school, which opened in 1966, was designed by architect Joseph M. Mosher. Prior to its opening, Smithfield students generally attended high schools in Providence or North Providence. It is the only public high school in the Town of Smithfield. High School graduation ceremonies are typically held at nearby Bryant University. [2] In 2006, the school was ranked 17th out of 52 high schools in Rhode Island. [3]
Smithfield High School's mascot is the Sentinel, and its school colors are green and gold. The school's athletic teams compete in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League, which includes most public and private high schools in the state. [4]