Two of my children ahve attended Ponaganset High School. One is a graduate and is now in college, and one is a current student. I'm very happy overall with their education and experience at PHS. This school does a great job with the many CTE pathway programs, and students have the opportunity to earn real certifications such as CPR and OSHA while still in high school. The school facility is far better than many other high schools in Rhode Island with up to date classroom technology and clean hallways, classrooms, and bathrooms. The grounds are expansive with wooded cross country running paths and beautiful soccer, football, and baseball fields. The tennis courts have lights and all of the athletic areas are well maintained.
I feel that for the most part, my children have received a good education here. As in any public school, some teachers are better than others, but for the most part I've found the teachers to be competent, dedicated, and they have good relationships with their students. My college age child was well prepared for university classes and had the opportunity to earn college credits credits through AP and EEP classes.
The Music Department at PHS is a strong point of the school. Both the chorus and the instrumental program are outstanding and the students perform at very high levels. The students in the music program have the opportunity to audition for All State, and they also are able to participate in the yearly music department trip. Students in the music program develop a close bond with their classmates, and many great memories are made through the events and concerts they participate in. The music department teachers are amazing and are som eof the best teachers in the school.
My only criticism of Ponaganset High School is with the AP classes. In my children's experiences, there isn't much accountability for the teachers of AP classes to truly teach the AP curriculum. In several of their AP classes, the content has not been fully covered. I wish the administration would put more time into monitoring the instruction in these classes to make sure the curriculum is covered, but that is the only downside I've seen, so I would definitely recommend Ponaganset High School. read more