RISING SUN HIGH SCHOOL

Rising Sun High is a public high school that is part of the Cecil County Public Schools school district, located in North East, MD with about 1,139 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 75 teachers, Rising Sun High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rising Sun High School, located in North East, Maryland, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Cecil County community. As part of the Cecil County Public Schools system, the institution is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth. The school offers a diverse range of educational programs, including rigorous college-preparatory coursework, specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Rising Sun High is well-known for its vibrant school spirit, embodied by its mascot, the Tiger. The school encourages student engagement through a wide variety of athletics, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs, which help to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing community involvement and supportive student-teacher relationships, Rising Sun High aims to provide a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Rising Sun High at (410) 658-9115 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 Tiger Dr
North East, MD 21901-1139
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RISING SUN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in North East, MD with about 1,139 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,139
Teachers:
75
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,139 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RISING SUN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.