Rising Sun High School

Summary:

Rising Sun High School is a public high school serving 226 students in grades 9-12 in Rising Sun, Indiana, a predominantly White community. The school has several notable strengths, including consistently high graduation rates and low chronic absenteeism compared to nearby schools like Switzerland County Senior High School and South Dearborn High School.

Rising Sun High School's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 88.8% to 95.9% over the past few years, significantly higher than the 86.4% rate at Switzerland County Senior High School and the 83.4% rate at South Dearborn High School. Additionally, the school has maintained low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.0% to 7.4%, compared to the 28.6% rate at Switzerland County Senior High School and the 28.0% rate at South Dearborn High School.

However, Rising Sun High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, has been mixed. While the school's performance in SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing is generally on par with or slightly above the state and district averages, its performance in SAT Mathematics and ILEARN Biology is below the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's socioeconomic factors, with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and its fluctuating statewide ranking suggest that the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and maintain its competitive position among Indiana high schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 120 S Henrietta St
       Rising Sun, IN  47040


(812) 438-2652

District: Rising Sun-Ohio County Com

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,428 Help


Feeder schools for Rising Sun High School:

Elementary:    Ohio County Elementary School
Middle:    Ohio County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  226

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.8%
Two or more races:
1.8%
Asian:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rising Sun High School ranks worse than 51% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rising Sun High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.8%), two or more races (1.8%), Asian (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rising Sun High School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Rising Sun High School employs 19.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rising Sun High School is $14,428.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rising Sun High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rising Sun High School 220th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Rising Sun High School in the ranking list.)

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Rising Sun-Ohio County Com:

SchoolDigger ranks Rising Sun-Ohio County Com 221st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rising Sun High School

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Rank History for all students at Rising Sun High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 40.22 257th 349 26.4%
2006 32.45 292nd 349 16.3%
2007 61.62 149th 354 57.9%
2008 55.81 192nd 360 46.7%
2009 65.78 135th 364 62.9%
2010 24.73 294th 362 18.8%
2011 35.13 252nd 364 30.8%
2012 41.61 216th 373 42.1%
2013 45.01 167th 353 52.7%
2014 47.87 165th 379 56.5%
2015 48.30 200th 400 50.0%
2016 70.92 76th 394 80.7%
2017 57.47 148th 380 61.1%
2018 39.76 260th 385 32.5%
2019 45.41 217th 389 44.2%
2021 51.53 162nd 388 58.2%
2022 55.72 180th 409 56.0%
2023 46.44 200th 398 49.7%
2024 47.12 220th 431 49.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rising Sun High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.36 104th 285 63.5%
2024 26.42 216th 289 25.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rising Sun High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.95 197th 379 48.0%
2024 57.68 124th 377 67.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Rising Sun High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.98 131st 388 66.2%
2024 48.54 190th 392 51.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rising Sun High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.93 314th 383 18.0%
2024 38.95 236th 392 39.8%
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Rank History for White students at Rising Sun High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.66 220th 378 41.8%
2023 37.82 225th 375 40.0%
2024 37.10 238th 381 37.5%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Rising Sun High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 280 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1989 271 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1990 260 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1991 276 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1992 270 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1993 290 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 293
1994 300 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1995 315 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 318
1996 315 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 318
1997 327 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 332 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1999 323 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2000 310 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2001 308 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2002 310 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2003 310 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2004 311 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2005 306 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2006 334 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2007 313 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 2 322
2008 302 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 281 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2010 262 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2011 241 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 243
2012 253 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 255
2013 232 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 237
2014 240 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 245
2015 225 1 1 2 0 0 3 0 232
2016 219 0 3 4 0 0 3 0 229
2017 223 2 3 3 0 0 2 0 233
2018 241 1 2 4 0 0 3 0 251
2019 246 2 3 4 0 0 1 0 256
2020 246 0 3 5 0 0 2 0 256
2021 248 0 3 3 0 0 4 0 258
2022 220 0 3 2 0 0 4 0 229
2023 221 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 226

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rising Sun High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 283 12.6 22.4 9.5
1989 273 12.6 21.6 11
1990 264 14.2 18.5 0
1991 280 13.9 20.1 7.5
1992 274 13.2 20.7 12.8
1993 293 14.1 20.8 15.7
1994 304 15.1 20.1 15.8
1995 318 15.2 20.9 11.1
1996 318 15.2 20.9 11.1
1997 328 15.7 20.9 8.2
1998 332 15.2 21.8 9.3
1999 324 15.0 21.6 6.8
2000 311 16.1 19.3 11.9
2001 310 16.8 18.5 9.7
2002 312 17.8 17.5 11.5
2003 312 17.8 17.5 11.5
2004 315 18.0 17.5 13.3
2005 310 18.7 16.6 16.5
2006 340 18.4 18.5 15
2007 322 n/a n/a 18.1
2008 305 18.0 16.9 20.3
2009 284 19.2 14.8 20.8
2010 264 17.8 14.8 28
2011 243 16.4 14.7 28
2012 255 21.0 12.1 29.8
2013 237 21.0 11.2 33.3
2014 245 20.0 12.2 30.6
2015 232 20.0 11.6 28.4
2016 229 21.0 10.9 24.5
2017 233 21.5 10.8 26.2
2018 251 25.6 9.7 36.7
2019 256 23.0 11.1 35.5
2020 256 23.0 11.1 38.7
2021 258 23.0 11.1 35.3
2022 229 17.5 13.0 29.7
2023 226 19.6 11.4 35

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rising Sun High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 283 12.6 22.4 9.5
1989 273 12.6 21.6 11
1990 264 14.2 18.5 0
1991 280 13.9 20.1 7.5
1992 274 13.2 20.7 12.8
1993 293 14.1 20.8 15.7
1994 304 15.1 20.1 15.8
1995 318 15.2 20.9 11.1
1996 318 15.2 20.9 11.1
1997 328 15.7 20.9 8.2
1998 332 15.2 21.8 9.3
1999 324 15.0 21.6 6.8
2000 311 16.1 19.3 11.9
2001 310 16.8 18.5 9.7
2002 312 17.8 17.5 11.5
2003 312 17.8 17.5 11.5
2004 315 18.0 17.5 13.3
2005 310 18.7 16.6 16.5
2006 340 18.4 18.5 15
2007 322 n/a n/a 18.1
2008 305 18.0 16.9 20.3
2009 284 19.2 14.8 20.8
2010 264 17.8 14.8 28
2011 243 16.4 14.7 28
2012 255 21.0 12.1 29.8
2013 237 21.0 11.2 33.3
2014 245 20.0 12.2 30.6
2015 232 20.0 11.6 28.4
2016 229 21.0 10.9 24.5
2017 233 21.5 10.8 26.2
2018 251 25.6 9.7 36.7
2019 256 23.0 11.1 35.5
2020 256 23.0 11.1 38.7
2021 258 23.0 11.1 35.3
2022 229 17.5 13.0 29.7
2023 226 19.6 11.4 35

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rising Sun High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $473 (3.9%) $11,801 (96.1%) $12,274
2020 $619 (4.9%) $12,116 (95.1%) $12,735
2021 $921 (6.9%) $12,353 (93.1%) $13,275
2022 $1,105 (7.7%) $13,323 (92.3%) $14,428

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rising Sun High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 217th of 389 High schoolsRanks 200th of 398 High schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Rising Sun High School)36.27.4
 28.8%
   End of Course Biology (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)36.212.1
 24.1%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students256226
 11.7%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic40
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White246221
 10.2%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.5%35%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rising Sun High School

Rising Sun High School ranks 220th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Rising Sun High School are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 226 students attended Rising Sun High School.

Rising Sun High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ohio County Elementary School
Middle : Ohio County Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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