Tollgate+High+School Fall+2012

=Toll Gate High School=

Candace Caluori William Jutras
 *  P rincipal: **
 *  Stephen Chrabaszcz **
 * Assistant Principals: **

of Toll Gate High School.
= Mission Statement: =
 * //To maintain an educational, supportive, and safe environment that encourages the life-long learning necessary to reach one's full potential in becoming a productive and responsible citizen in our ever changing society. //**

Warwick was once listed as the 19th safest city in the country. Warwick is still a very safe community and  little violence or crime is committed. Feeling safe in this city is something that you don’t have to worry about. Conveniently located in the heart of the Ocean State, Warwick is surrounded by all the wonders of Southern New England. There's a unique blend of breathtaking vistas, miles of retail stores, comfortable lodging, and premier golf courses helps to make Warwick a vibrant, popular destination. With more marinas and moorings than any Rhode Island community, 39 miles of spectacular shoreline, and fresh and salt-water beaches, Warwick also offers a relaxing seaside getaway.

// **2011 City of Warwick Department of Tourism, Culture and Developm**ent //

=**Community Background**=
 * Warwick population**: 82,361


 * **White alone -** 75,068 (90.8%)
 * **Hispanic -** 2,827 (3.4%)
 * **Asian alone -** 1,846 (2.2%)
 * **Two or more races -** 1,319 (1.6%)
 * **Black alone -** 1,228 (1.5%)
 * **American Indian alone -** 204 (0.2%)
 * **Other race alone -** 165 (0.2%)
 * **Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone -** 15 (0.02%)


 * Average House Hold Income:**


 * **Average Income** || **Warwick** || **Rhode Island** ||
 * Median house hold income || $60,488 || $54,902 ||
 * Median family income || $72,101 || 70,663 ||
 * All families below poverty level || 6.0% || 8.4% ||
 * Warwick is a decent town with a pretty low crime rate compared to other regions. Warwick averages out at $60, 488 dollars for the Median house hold income. This is more than the average house hold income of Ri, **
 * however it does have its flaws. Warwick is pretty expensive for the average person. When it comes to paying bills, taxes are high home owner insurance is very high as well. However, if one is able to afford this kind **
 * of life style, it would be a pretty good choice. The school's, including Tollgate, are very good public schools making it at number 22 rated best public schools in Ri. **
 * **ECONOMIC WELL BEING** || **Warwick** || **Ri** ||
 * Number of children under 19 receiving medical assistance || 4,657 || 93,691 ||
 * Children in families receiving cash assistance || 2% || 5% ||
 * Children receiving SNAP/ food stamp benefits || 2,507 || 63,783 ||
 * School breakfast program participation || 13% || 36% ||

Near RI Avg 21% Tested (AP®) 7% Passed (AP®) || 1.8 Near RI Avg 17% Proficient 83% Not Proficient || 2.7 Near RI Avg 66% Proficient 34% Not Proficient || Near RI Avg 11% Tested (AP®) 9% Passed (AP®) || 1.9 Near RI Avg 27% Proficient 73% Not Proficient || 2.9 Near RI Avg 77% Proficient 23% Not Proficient || Below RI Avg 8% Tested (AP®) 6% Passed (AP®) || 1.6 Near RI Avg 17% Proficient 83% Not Proficient || 2.6 Below RI Avg 66% Proficient 34% Not Proficient || ===Warwick's Toll Gate High School serves grades 9-12 in the Warwick School District. It is among the few public high schools in Rhode Island to receive a distinguished "GreatSchools" Rating of 8 out of 10.===
 * 3 District Schools in Warwick RI**
 * ~  ||~ School ||~ College Readiness ||~ Math (Avg. Proficiency) ||~ Reading (Avg. Proficiency ||
 * || Pilgrim High School || 10.7
 * || ** Toll Gate High School **
 * 575 CENTERVILLE RD **
 * WARWICK, RI 02886 ** || 9.6
 * || Warwick Veterans Memorial Hs || 6.8

NECAP Assessment
===When comparing NECAP scores from previous years, Toll Gate High School scores went way up on every measure. In Reading, Toll Gate now boasts 90% of its students score above proficient, a major gain from previous scores. The high school's Writing NECAPs also jumped substantially in 2011, to 68% above proficient, the fourth best score on that measure in the Top 10. Add to that a $1,000 per student bump in funding levels, and a 6% increase in the graduation rate.Toll Gate High School compared to its district, scored higher than the other 2 schools (Pilgrim HS and Warwick Veterans Memorial HS). Not only that, but compared to the state Toll Gate scored an average 4.6% better in math, reading, and writing together. The scores for the science assessment however, has room for improvement. Toll Gate scored 5% lower in science but none the less, overall impressive.===




 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Toll Gate High School- Dark blue **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Warwick Public Schools- light blue **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Rhode Island- Grey **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">NECAP Assessment ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Year ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">%Proficient School ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">%Proficient State ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">11th grade math ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">2011-12 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">33% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">30% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">11th grade reading ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">2011-12 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">84% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">76% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">11th grade writing ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">2011-12 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">54% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">51% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">11th grade science ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">2010-11 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">21% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">26% ** ||

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">If you're thinking about sending your child to Toll Gate HS, it wouldn't be a bad choice at all. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Toll Gate High School is a great public school, that has a strong science and hummanities program. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The academics are challenging to those who make it worthwhile. Warwick has a high attendance rate and a <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">good graduation rate as well (although there is room for improvement). The Teacher Student ratio is 1:9 which <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">is really good so that teachers can be more hands on with their students. Warwick also looks out for students <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">that need extra help. Students receiving SPED services is at 18%, which means that teachers are observant <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">and take the time to see which students need a little more help with their education.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">ATTENDANCE **


 * || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">State ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">State Target ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Warwick ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Barrington ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Central Falls ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Attendance rate 2010-2011 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">92% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">90% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">92% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">96% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">92% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Chronic Absenteeism 2010-2011 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">18 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">16% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">18% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">18% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Percent graduated in 2011 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">77.2% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">81.5% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">96.6% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">70.3% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Percent dropped out ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">12.5% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">10.4% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">.3% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">8.9% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Percent received GED ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">3.0% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">2.6% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">0% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1.2 ** ||


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Teacher- Student Ratio **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Qualifications and Teacher- Student ratio ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">State ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Warwick ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Barrington ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Central Falls ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Teachers with Emergency Certification 2010-2011 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><1% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">0% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">2% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Not Highly qualified teachers 2010-2011 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">3% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">6% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Teacher-Student Ratio 2010-2011 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1:11 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1:9 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1:12 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1:10 ** ||


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Student Characteristics ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">State ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Warwick ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Barrington ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Central Falls ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Students receiving ESl/ Bilingual Services ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">6% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">23% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Students Receiving SPED services ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">16% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">18% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">13% ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">21% ** ||

Conclusion: Warwick is a big town, filled with diverse people, and a great community in itself. When it comes to choosing what schools to send your child to, Toll Gate HS is a excellent choice.
 * //Student Testimonies://**

//**"I Loved going to toll gate it was an excellent** high school experience and the teachers really loved what they do!"//

--Submitted by a student

//**"Toll Gate High School is a great public school, that** has a strong science and hummanities program. I went to this high school graduating in 2004, and enjoyed my time enrolled there. Academically I'd be hard pressed to find a school that better prepared me for college. A special part of the curiculum is an advanced math program that allows students to complete calculus by their junior year. However the physics curriculum is severly lacking so I would suggest taking supplementary courses in that area. Overall though, a beautiful academic experience."//

--Submitted by a former student

//**"I believe that Toll Gate High School is a wonderful** place to go to. I am a student there and always feel protected when entering school. I am assured that most teachers are easy to get along with, and respect students equally."//

--Submitted by a former student

=References= http://infoworks.ride.ri.gov/school/toll-gate-high-school http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/rhode-island/districts/warwick/toll-gate-high-school-17518/student-body http://www.greatschools.org/rhode-island/warwick/286-Toll-Gate-High-School/