Very Good
#609 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 33% in state
Rising Sun High School
High School · Rising Sun-ohio Co Com · Rising Sun, IN
A Rising Sun-ohio Co Com high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
120 S Henrietta St, Rising Sun, IN 47040
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rising Sun High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,865
Median home value
$180,500
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rising Sun-ohio Co Com
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,344NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rising Sun High School is listed in Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rising Sun High School
Rising Sun High School is a public high school in Rising Sun, IN, part of Rising Sun-ohio Co Com, serving approximately 233 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rising Sun High School
What grades does Rising Sun High School serve?
Rising Sun High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rising Sun High School?
Rising Sun High School has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rising Sun High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rising Sun High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rising Sun High School rank in IN?
Rising Sun High School ranks #609 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Rising Sun High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rising Sun High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rising Sun High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rising Sun High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Rising Sun High School a charter school?
No, Rising Sun High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rising Sun High School a Title I school?
No, Rising Sun High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rising Sun High School?
39.9% of students at Rising Sun High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ohio County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (812) 438-2652
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 47040)
- 5,408
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47040; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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