Rising Sun High School vs. North East High School
Should I attend Rising Sun High School or North East High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rising Sun High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
North East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,087 students in grades 9-12, Rising Sun High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,027 students in grades 9-12, North East High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,087 students
1,027 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#138 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
283
297
Grade 10 Students
270
262
Grade 11 Students
267
249
Grade 12 Students
267
219
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
90%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%