Is Rusk High School a good school?

Rusk High School ranks 1168 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rusk High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 610 students attended Rusk High School.

What is the racial makeup of Rusk High School?

Students at Rusk High School are 63% White, 20% Hispanic, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Rusk High School?

Rusk High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Gw Bradford Pri Elementary : Rusk Elementary Elementary : Rusk Intermediate Middle : Rusk J H

Rusk High School

Summary:

Rusk High School is a public high school in Rusk, Texas, serving 610 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Rusk Independent School District, which is ranked 370 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rusk High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 95.7% to 97.5% over the past five years, which are above the state average and higher than nearby schools like Cushing School and Jacksonville High School. The school also has relatively low dropout rates, from 0.3% to 1.2%, lower than the state average and nearby schools. However, Rusk High School's performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams is mixed, with strong results in subjects like U.S. History and English II Reading, but struggling in Algebra I, where only 17.12% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 44.73%.

Rusk High School has a higher percentage of white students (62.79%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.31% to 63.93% over the past three years. The school's spending per student has increased from $9,790 in 2018-2019 to $11,859 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the nearby Cushing School and Jacksonville High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

495 Eagle Dr
Rusk, TX 75785-1122

(903) 683-5401

District: Rusk Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1168^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,859

Feeder schools for Rusk High School:

Elementary:	Gw Bradford Pri
	Rusk Elementary
	Rusk Intermediate
Middle:	Rusk J H

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 610

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.8%

Hispanic:

19.7%

African American:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rusk High School ranks worse than 58.8% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.36. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rusk High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Rusk High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (62.8%), Hispanic (19.7%), African American (12.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rusk High School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Rusk High School employs 45.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rusk High School is $11,859.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rusk High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Rusk High School 1168^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Rusk High School in the ranking list.)

Rusk Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Rusk Independent School District (Isd) 370^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rusk High School

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Rank History for all students at Rusk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	56.81	743^rd	1427	47.9%
2005	61.78	595^th	1429	58.4%
2006	55.26	788^th	1430	44.9%
2007	65.29	549^th	1497	63.3%
2008	64.33	558^th	1510	63.0%
2009	54.02	887^th	1539	42.4%
2010	61.26	708^th	1568	54.8%
2011	62.30	715^th	1672	57.2%
2012	47.67	897^th	1603	44.0%
2013	49.40	895^th	1652	45.8%
2014	65.60	501^st	1734	71.1%
2015	63.78	603^rd	1743	65.4%
2016	65.23	528^th	1762	70.0%
2017	54.28	657^th	1777	63.0%
2018	59.96	571^st	1797	68.2%
2019	61.68	577^th	1857	68.9%
2021	53.32	805^th	1861	56.7%
2022	42.08	1076^th	1876	42.6%
2023	46.80	1016^th	1961	48.2%
2024	40.36	1168^th	1987	41.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rusk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	49.34	274^th	604	54.6%
2021	57.79	218^th	588	62.9%
2022	35.00	426^th	664	35.8%
2023	47.23	327^th	677	51.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rusk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.15	254^th	1113	77.2%
2019	51.30	382^nd	1136	66.4%
2021	58.50	310^th	1195	74.1%
2022	34.32	760^th	1278	40.5%
2023	62.79	291^st	1371	78.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rusk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.60	1084^th	1347	19.5%
2019	27.91	1067^th	1357	21.4%
2021	50.62	504^th	1382	63.5%
2022	34.96	919^th	1418	35.2%
2023	35.26	933^rd	1478	36.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rusk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	54.65	632^nd	1794	64.8%
2019	56.14	609^th	1818	66.5%
2021	47.19	893^rd	1848	51.7%
2022	38.08	1121^st	1847	39.3%
2023	46.07	920^th	1897	51.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Rusk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.13	493^rd	1781	72.3%
2019	70.77	377^th	1798	79.0%
2021	61.25	610^th	1815	66.4%
2022	41.57	1072^nd	1841	41.8%
2023	49.43	921^st	1891	51.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rusk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.29	221^st	1137	80.6%
2019	55.78	668^th	1145	41.7%
2021	70.62	373^rd	1177	68.3%
2022	72.14	206^th	1172	82.4%
2023	62.72	559^th	1182	52.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Rusk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.22	628^th	1784	64.8%
2019	40.01	1038^th	1810	42.7%
2021	49.07	766^th	1829	58.1%
2022	33.21	1217^th	1837	33.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Rusk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.59	781^st	1803	56.7%
2019	50.20	814^th	1824	55.4%
2021	43.91	973^rd	1840	47.1%
2022	39.98	1055^th	1853	43.1%
2023	42.68	1055^th	1913	44.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Rusk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.44	651^st	1013	35.7%
2019	38.67	587^th	1024	42.7%
2021	39.65	555^th	1020	45.6%
2022	29.90	697^th	1031	32.4%
2023	40.11	580^th	1069	45.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rusk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.69	863^rd	1691	49.0%
2019	55.62	635^th	1714	63.0%
2021	51.82	727^th	1743	58.3%
2022	46.11	839^th	1762	52.4%
2023	64.55	459^th	1820	74.8%

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Rank History for White students at Rusk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	59.48	514^th	1539	66.6%
2019	60.42	519^th	1526	66.0%
2021	43.51	881^st	1510	41.7%
2022	29.77	1143^rd	1525	25.0%
2023	26.20	1218^th	1576	22.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Rusk High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	366	74	1	11	n/a	n/a	n/a	452
1989	339	53	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	404
1990	367	62	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	445
1991	359	59	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	437
1992	371	74	2	20	0	n/a	n/a	467
1993	365	82	2	23	1	n/a	n/a	473
1994	381	95	2	20	0	n/a	n/a	498
1995	382	110	2	20	1	n/a	n/a	515
1996	382	110	2	20	1	n/a	n/a	515
1997	423	114	2	23	1	n/a	n/a	563
1998	429	112	2	24	1	n/a	n/a	568
1999	413	104	4	26	3	n/a	n/a	550
2000	403	92	4	34	3	n/a	n/a	536
2001	404	85	3	32	1	n/a	n/a	525
2002	409	78	3	49	0	n/a	n/a	539
2003	409	78	3	49	0	n/a	n/a	539
2004	410	73	3	54	1	n/a	n/a	541
2005	371	85	2	57	2	n/a	n/a	517
2006	388	84	2	61	3	n/a	n/a	538
2007	412	91	3	67	4	n/a	n/a	577
2008	409	100	3	59	1	n/a	n/a	572
2009	409	82	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	553
2010	408	80	4	62	3	n/a	n/a	557
2011	382	80	7	58	1	0	10	538
2012	415	63	7	70	4	0	9	568
2013	421	73	8	75	3	0	13	593
2014	406	83	6	83	4	0	13	595
2015	381	84	3	87	3	0	17	575
2016	396	91	2	89	1	0	18	597
2017	409	95	1	96	1	0	20	622
2018	399	95	2	87	1	0	17	601
2019	404	94	2	88	2	0	14	604
2020	387	90	2	106	1	0	16	602
2021	382	85	2	105	1	0	16	591
2022	372	87	2	110	1	0	22	594
2023	383	76	3	120	0	0	28	610

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 Rusk High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	452	36.0	12.5	n/a
1989	404	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	445	34.0	13.0	n/a
1991	437	31.0	14.0	n/a
1992	467	33.7	13.8	21
1993	473	34.0	13.9	32.8
1994	498	35.2	14.1	27.9
1995	515	35.5	14.5	29.3
1996	515	35.5	14.5	29.3
1997	563	39.4	14.3	28.8
1998	568	38.6	14.7	29
1999	550	40.8	13.5	32.9
2000	536	41.2	13.0	35.6
2001	525	41.3	12.7	32.8
2002	539	42.8	12.6	36.7
2003	539	42.8	12.6	36.7
2004	541	43.0	12.6	37
2005	517	41.3	12.5	39.3
2006	538	42.0	12.8	40.5
2007	577	42.4	13.6	40.7
2008	572	42.1	13.6	38.8
2009	553	41.9	13.2	41
2010	557	46.1	12.0	47.8
2011	538	46.1	11.6	46.1
2012	568	40.6	13.9	52.3
2013	593	40.3	14.6	51.9
2014	595	41.7	14.2	50.8
2015	575	42.0	13.6	48.7
2016	597	43.0	13.8	48.9
2017	622	43.0	14.4	52.1
2018	601	42.8	14.0	49.4
2019	604	42.5	14.1	54
2020	602	43.6	13.7	51.5
2021	591	43.7	13.5	54.3
2022	594	47.1	12.6	63.1
2023	610	45.9	13.2	63.9

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 Rusk High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	452	36.0	12.5	n/a
1989	404	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	445	34.0	13.0	n/a
1991	437	31.0	14.0	n/a
1992	467	33.7	13.8	21
1993	473	34.0	13.9	32.8
1994	498	35.2	14.1	27.9
1995	515	35.5	14.5	29.3
1996	515	35.5	14.5	29.3
1997	563	39.4	14.3	28.8
1998	568	38.6	14.7	29
1999	550	40.8	13.5	32.9
2000	536	41.2	13.0	35.6
2001	525	41.3	12.7	32.8
2002	539	42.8	12.6	36.7
2003	539	42.8	12.6	36.7
2004	541	43.0	12.6	37
2005	517	41.3	12.5	39.3
2006	538	42.0	12.8	40.5
2007	577	42.4	13.6	40.7
2008	572	42.1	13.6	38.8
2009	553	41.9	13.2	41
2010	557	46.1	12.0	47.8
2011	538	46.1	11.6	46.1
2012	568	40.6	13.9	52.3
2013	593	40.3	14.6	51.9
2014	595	41.7	14.2	50.8
2015	575	42.0	13.6	48.7
2016	597	43.0	13.8	48.9
2017	622	43.0	14.4	52.1
2018	601	42.8	14.0	49.4
2019	604	42.5	14.1	54
2020	602	43.6	13.7	51.5
2021	591	43.7	13.5	54.3
2022	594	47.1	12.6	63.1
2023	610	45.9	13.2	63.9

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 Rusk High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$641 (6.5%)	$9,149 (93.5%)	$9,790
2020	$1,069 (9.8%)	$9,875 (90.2%)	$10,945
2021	$1,552 (13.1%)	$10,307 (86.9%)	$11,859

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rusk High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 577^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1016^th of 1961 High schools	20.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Rusk High School)	52	28	24%
End of Course Algebra I (Rusk Independent School District (Isd))	63	41	22%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Rusk High School)	69	51	18%
End of Course Biology (Rusk Independent School District (Isd))	69	51	18%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Rusk High School)	54	50	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Rusk Independent School District (Isd))	54	50	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Rusk High School)	60	59	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Rusk Independent School District (Isd))	60	59	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Rusk High School)	88	88
End of Course U.S. History (Rusk Independent School District (Isd))	88	88
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	604	610	1%
African American	94	76	19.1%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	88	120	36.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	404	383	5.2%
Two or More Races	14	28	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54%	63.9%	10%

Schools Near Rusk High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rusk High School	Public	9-12	495 Eagle Dr	Rusk	75785	Cherokee County	Rusk Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 683-5401	610	46	13.2	63.9%	383 (62.8%)	76 (12.5%)	120 (19.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.6%)	40.4	1168^th of 1987 public high schools	41.2%		46.8	1016^th of 1961 public high schools	48.2%	152	17.1	37.0	60.0	53.1	76.2									$11,859	$1,552	$10,307
Alto High School	Public	9-12	248 Cr 2429	Alto	75925	Cherokee County	Alto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 858-7110	161	19	8.6	77.6%	61 (37.9%)	34 (21.1%)	56 (34.8%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.0%)	56.8	764^th of 1987 public high schools	61.6%		44	1086^th of 1961 public high schools	44.6%	322	31.6	63.6	64.4	63.3	75.7									$14,243	$1,184	$13,059
Jacksonville High School	Public	9-12	1210 Corinth Rd	Jacksonville	75766	Cherokee County	Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 586-3661	1,331	86	15.5	77.7%	319 (24.0%)	194 (14.6%)	765 (57.5%)	9 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (3.0%)	36.9	1259^th of 1987 public high schools	36.6%		36.1	1262^nd of 1961 public high schools	35.6%	3	38.0	35.0	43.7	62.4	63.6									$10,648	$3,285	$7,362
Cushing School	Public	6-12	1088 W Bearkat Dr	Cushing	75760	Nacogdoches County	Cushing Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 326-4890	293	24	12.2	67.9%	212 (72.4%)	22 (7.5%)	41 (14.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.4%)	62.2	627^th of 1987 public high schools	68.4%		70.5	419^th of 1961 public high schools	78.6%	208	51.1	77.8	65.2	73.2	60.0	64.6	44.1	58.5	37.5	32.4	29.3	41.5	4.9	$11,308	$1,554	$9,753

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