Rusk High School
Tel:
(903)683-5401
- Rusk High School serves 622 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Rusk High School's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 622 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rusk High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rusk High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #3560 out of 7,879 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 52% |
| Black | 15% | 13% |
| White | 66% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rusk Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rusk High School is Alto High School (9.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rusk J High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rusk Primary (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rusk Rusk Primary Grades: PK-1 | 417 students
0.5 miles
440 Collins St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903)683-6106 0.5 PK-1 417 - Rusk Rusk Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 313 students
1.2 miles
300 N Henderson St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903)683-2595 1.2 2-3 313 - Rusk Rusk Intermediate Grades: 4-5 | 293 students
1.5 miles
1143 Loop 343 W
Rusk, TX 75785
(903)683-1726 1.5 4-5 293 - Rusk Rusk J High School Grades: 6-8 | 509 students
1.8 miles
1345 S Main St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903)683-2502 1.8 6-8 509 - Alto Alto Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 256 students
9.0 miles
236 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936)858-7170 9.0 PK-4 256
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