Smithfield High School (Rhode Island) Explained

Smithfield High School
Location:90 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, Rhode Island 02828
District:Smithfield School District
Country:USA
Coordinates:41.8806°N -71.5445°W
Faculty:67.46
Ratio:10.67
Enrollment:720 (2018–19)[1]
Type:Public
Grades:9 to 12
Mascot:Sentinel
Colors:Green and Gold
Established:1966
Homepage:SHS website

Smithfield High School is a high school in the Apple Valley section of Smithfield, Rhode Island near Greenville, Rhode Island, USA (in Providence County). The high school, which opened in 1966, was designed by the architect, Joseph M. Mosher. Prior to that date Smithfield students generally attended high schools in Providence or North Providence. Smithfield High School is the only public high school in the Town of Smithfield. High School graduations typically take place at nearby Bryant University.[2] The school was ranked 17th out of 52 high schools in Rhode Island in 2006.[3]

Athletics

Smithfield High School's mascot is a Sentinel, and its colors are green and gold. The high school athletes compete in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League in which most of Rhode Island's public and private schools compete.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Smithfield High School. National Center for Education Statistics. October 2, 2020.
  2. http://www.shsri.org// SHS website
  3. Web site: Ranking of High Schools in Rhode Island. www.psk12.com. 23 March 2018.
  4. http://www.shsri.org/ SHS website