Rising City High School (Closed 2012)

400 East Spruce
Rising City, NE 68658
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rising City High School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(10-11)
40-59%
63%
(10-11)
40-59%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
2%
0.04
(10-11)
≥50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rising City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rising City High School?
The graduation rate of Rising City High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 83%.
How many students attend Rising City High School?
49 students attend Rising City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rising City High School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rising City High School?
Rising City High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rising City High School offer ?
Rising City High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Rising City High School part of?
Rising City High School is part of Rising City School District.

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