2013 Academic Indicators
- National Rank
- #1,843
- College Readiness Index
- 19.9
- Algebra Proficiency
- 3.4
- English Proficiency
- 3.2
- Student/Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- 09–12 Grades
- 1,177 Students
- 76 Teachers
Rising Sun High
100 TIGER DR
NORTH EAST, MD 21901
Phone: (410) 658-9115
District: Cecil County Public Schools
Overview
Rising Sun High is ranked 53rd within Maryland. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Rising Sun High is 26 percent. The student body makeup is 52 percent male and 48 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 6 percent. Rising Sun High is 1 of 5 high schools in the Cecil County Public Schools.
Rankings / Awards
This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.
| Medal Awarded | Silver |
| National Rank | |
| #1843 | |
| State Rank | |
| #53 | |
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Students / Teachers
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
| Total Enrollment | 1,177 |
| Total Minority Enrollment (% of total) | 6% |
| Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total) | 17% |
| Full-Time Teachers | 76 |
Test Scores
U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level course work (AP®/IB exams).
| Proficient in English | 88% |
| Proficient in Algebra | 97% |
| College Readiness Index | 19.9 |
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
| Grades Served | 09 – 12 |
| Setting | Fringe Rural |
| Charter School | No |
| Magnet School | No |
| Receives Title I Funding | No |
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
| Total Schools | 5 |
| Total Students | 4,895 |
| Proficient in English (district average) | 86% |
| Proficient in Algebra (district average) | 93% |
| College Readiness (district average) | 17.9 |
Data is based on the 2010-2011 school year.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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