Rising City High School (Closed 2012)
Rising City High School served 49 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 63%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 49 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 40-59% | 63% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 40-59% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 98% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate (10-11) | ≥50% | 83% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rising City School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rising City High School is Shelby - Rising City High School (6.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Shelby - Rising City Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Shelby Shelby - Rising City Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 74 students
0.0 miles
650 N Walnut St
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946 0.0 6-8 74 - Shelby Shelby - Rising City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 190 students
6.9 miles
650 N Walnut
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946 6.9 PK-5 190 - Shelby Shelby - Rising City High School Grades: 9-12 | 129 students
6.9 miles
650 N Walnut
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946 6.9 9-12 129 - David City David City Secondary School Grades: 7-12 | 272 students
9.5 miles
750 D St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3187 9.5 7-12 272 - David City David City Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 279 students
9.6 miles
826 E St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3779 9.6 PK-6 279
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