Serving 229 students in grades 9-12, Rising Sun High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rising Sun High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rising Sun High School's student population of 229 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rising Sun High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rising Sun High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#532 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
96%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rising Sun High School's ranking?
Rising Sun High School is ranked #532 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rising Sun High School?
The graduation rate of Rising Sun High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rising Sun High School?
229 students attend Rising Sun High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Rising Sun High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rising Sun High School?
Rising Sun High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rising Sun High School offer ?
Rising Sun High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rising Sun High School part of?
Rising Sun High School is part of Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com School District.
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