RISING STAR HIGH SCHOOL

RISING STAR H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the RISING STAR ISD school district, located in RISING STAR, TX with about 69 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, RISING STAR H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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 Star High School, located at 905 N Main St in Rising Star, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Rising Star Independent School District. As a small, rural public school, it plays a central role in the local community, providing a focused academic environment for students in the surrounding area. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a standard curriculum, extracurricular activities, and the close-knit support system typically found in smaller Texas districts.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school acts as a focal point for civic and community life in Rising Star. By maintaining its own dedicated website (http://www.risingstarisd.org), the district provides resources for families, including information on athletic schedules, academic calendars, and administrative policies. As part of a small-town district, the high school emphasizes individualized attention for its students while preparing them for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce.

For more information, contact RISING STAR H S at (254) 643-3521 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

905 N MAIN ST
RISING STAR, TX 76471-5193
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RISING STAR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RISING STAR, TX with about 69 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
RISING STAR ISD
Total Students:
69
Teachers:
9.26
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
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 69 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RISING STAR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.2%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
1.4%

Female
58.0%
Male
42.0%

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.