Rising Sun serves 20 students in grades 12.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rising Sun's student population of 20 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rising Sun is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rising Sun?
20 students attend Rising Sun.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Rising Sun students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rising Sun?
Rising Sun has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rising Sun offer ?
Rising Sun offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Rising Sun part of?
Rising Sun is part of Patterson Joint Unified School District.
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