RISING STAR H S

www.risingstarisd.org

93 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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.

Total Students

11.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RISING STAR H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	19
Two or More	3

White
71 (76.3%)
Hispanic
19 (20.4%)
Two or More
3 (3.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RISING STAR ISD
Phone:	(254)643-3521
Website:	http://www.risingstarisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 12

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 15

Grade 9 17

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 13

Grade 12 12