Rusk High School vs. Alto High School
Should I attend Rusk High School or Alto 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
Rusk High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Alto High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 594 students in grades 9-12, Rusk High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 163 students in grades 9-12, Alto High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
594 students
163 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2445 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3489 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-59%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
141
39
Grade 10 Students
137
42
Grade 11 Students
158
51
Grade 12 Students
158
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
18%
31%
% Black
15%
25%
% White
63%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
