WEST RUSK HIGH SCHOOL

WEST RUSK H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD school district, located in NEW LONDON, TX with about 333 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 26 teachers, WEST RUSK H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

West Rusk High School, located in New London, Texas, serves as the heart of the West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District. The school is deeply rooted in the history of the East Texas oil patch, a region famously associated with the 1937 New London School explosion. Today, the high school functions as a tight-knit educational community that focuses on providing a well-rounded experience, emphasizing both academic rigor and extracurricular involvement to prepare students for post-secondary success.

As a member of the UIL Class 2A/3A athletic and academic circuit, West Rusk High School maintains a strong sense of school spirit and community pride, often characterized by its competitive athletics programs and career-oriented pathways. The school aims to foster a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in community life, leverage local resources, and build the foundational skills necessary for higher education or the workforce. For more specific details on their current curriculum, athletics, or district policies, parents and community members typically utilize their official district website.

For more information, contact WEST RUSK H S at (903) 392-7854 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.