Charles E. Shea High School, commonly known as Shea High School and previously known as Pawtucket West High School, is an American public secondary school at 485 East Avenue in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Shea is part of the Pawtucket School Department. The mascot is the "Shea High Raider".
Serving 770 students in grades 9-12, Charles E. Shea High School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 770 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles E. Shea High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Charles E. Shea High School's student population of 770 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
770 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Motto
We Can, We Will, We are Shea High!
School Rankings
Charles E. Shea High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles E. Shea High School is 0.71, 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
#250 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
31%
Black
38%
9%
White
17%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raider
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles E. Shea High School's ranking?
Charles E. Shea High School is ranked #250 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Charles E. Shea High School often compared to?
Charles E. Shea High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William E. Tolman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles E. Shea High School?
The graduation rate of Charles E. Shea High School is 77%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Charles E. Shea High School?
770 students attend Charles E. Shea High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Charles E. Shea High School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles E. Shea High School?
Charles E. Shea High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charles E. Shea High School offer ?
Charles E. Shea High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles E. Shea High School part of?
Charles E. Shea High School is part of Pawtucket School District.
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