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Warwick School Department

The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) reports that Warwick Schools are underutilized, particularly Aldrich and Gorton facilities, which require major renovations. A facilities review aims to evaluate options for better utilization. Key factors include enrollment history, building condition, resources such as libraries and gyms, and operating costs. Consolidation models are considered, with potential options ranging from closing a junior high and a high school to repurposing existing facilities. The review seeks to balance budget constraints with modernization needs and community impact.

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Warwick School Department

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  1. Warwick School Department Long Term Facilities Review - Warwick High Schools -

  2. Background for Facilities Review • Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has reported that Warwick Schools are under utilized. • RIDE has reported that Aldrich & Gorton facilities are rated at a level 3 School requiring major renovations. • RIDE may change weighting of the state aid funding formula to Warwick if school facilities are not better utilized.

  3. Evaluation Check List • Review Options • Enrollment History & Projection • Logistics – Site, Location, Building Condition, Parking Spaces, etc. • Resources – Cafeteria, Kitchen, Auditorium, Gymnasium, Library – Size & Condition, etc. • Athletic Field Condition • Capital Improvements – Required Maintenance of Each Building • Operating Costs • Number of Classrooms – Size & Condition • Classroom Utilization – Periods Used, Number of Students per class, etc. • Tour of Each School • Evaluate Consolidation Models

  4. Options Reviewed Option A – Build a new secondary complex. Costly – No funding – Not feasible Option B – Consolidate Aldrich in Pilgrim and Gorton into Veterans. Age difference too big between grades 7 to 12 – A Middle School model would not be feasible for several years. Option C – Close a Junior High School and a High School, consolidating into the remains secondary buildings. A larger school would be closed – Consolidating into remaining Junior High Schools would be tight – A Middle School model would not be feasible for several years. Option D – Consolidate High Schools into two schools. Then consolidate Aldrich and Gorton into repurposed High School and Winman. High School Students and Sports Teams will be affected.

  5. NESDEC Ten Year Projection

  6. 2013 High School Enrollment Changes

  7. Diminishing Enrollment at Pilgrim

  8. Diminishing Enrollment at Toll Gate

  9. Diminishing Enrollment at Veterans

  10. Logistics

  11. Resources

  12. School Utilization

  13. Nov-2013 RIDE Enrollment DataVerses Building Square Foot Area * Warwick Data based on district enrollment, more current than RIDE data

  14. Adjustment to Annual Budget

  15. Cost Avoidance

  16. ConsolidationVeterans into Pilgrim & Toll Gate

  17. Consolidation Details • Neighborhood will be evaluated to balance the consolidation and determine the best bus routes. • The proposed repurposed high school will be closed for a year, renovated and re-opened as a consolidated junior high school. • Technology moves with the teacher if obtained through the RITTIprogram. • Students currently enrolled in high school will receive a diploma from their original high school (if they choose). • Budget savings can be utilized to renovate and modernize the consolidated secondary facilities. • The repurposed Junior High School facility will retain the Veterans Name.

  18. Warwick Public Schools 34 Warwick Lake Avenue Warwick, Rhode Island, 02889Richard D'Agostino, Ed.D, Superintendent

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