Block Island School

Block Island School
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Coordinates41°09′51″N 71°33′39″W / 41.1643°N 71.5608°W / 41.1643; -71.5608
Information
TypePublic
Established1933
SuperintendentRobert J. Gerardi Jr.
Principal
  • Dan Warner
  • Pam Austin (Interim)
Faculty23
GradesK-12
Enrollment117 (2019)
Average class size9 students
Student to teacher ratio1:5
Campus size6 acres (24,000 m2)
Color(s)Red and White
  
Athletics5 Interscholastic sports
Team nameHurricanes
RivalBarrington Christian Academy
Websitewww.bischool.net

Block Island School is a K-12 school located in Block Island, Rhode Island. Established in 1933, it replaced five one-room schools. Today, the Block Island School educates approximately 160 students, from kindergarten through senior year. A typical school day runs from 7:50 am to 2:50 pm, Monday through Thursday. Every Friday, school dismisses at 12:22 pm to accommodate student-athletes traveling for sporting events either on or off the island.