West Rusk High School

Summary:

West Rusk High School is a public high school located in New London, Texas, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 369 students. The school is part of the West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 515 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Rusk High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 57.99% White, 13.01% African American, 24.39% Hispanic, and 3.25% two or more races. The school consistently maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.7% to 100% over the past few years, and very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.3%. While the school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is generally above the state average, particularly in subjects like Biology, English I Reading, and English II Reading, its performance in Algebra I is slightly below the state average. The school's Gifted and Talented program is a standout, ranking in the top 104 out of 1,182 Texas high schools, and its special education students also perform well, ranking in the top 282 out of 1,478 Texas high schools.

Compared to nearby schools, West Rusk High School's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than many of them, such as Whitehouse High School, Chapel Hill High School, and Sabine High School. However, it lags behind the top-performing schools in the region, like Troup High School and Leveretts Chapel High School. The school has a relatively high percentage of students (70.46%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and its spending per student has increased from $9,920 in 2018-2019 to $12,572 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 10705 S Main Hwy 42
       New London, TX  75682-0168


(903) 392-7854

District: West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District (

SchoolDigger Rank:
656th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,572 Help


Feeder schools for West Rusk High School:

Elementary:    West Rusk Elementary
    West Rusk Intermediate
Middle:    West Rusk Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.5%
Hispanic:
27.2%
African American:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.1% Help


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Compare Details West Rusk High School ranks better than 67% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.29. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Rusk High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.5%), Hispanic (27.2%), African American (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Rusk High School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Rusk High School is $12,572.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Rusk High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Rusk High School 656th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See West Rusk High School in the ranking list.)

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West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District (:

SchoolDigger ranks West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District ( 515th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Rusk High School

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Rank History for all students at West Rusk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.69 766th 1427 46.3%
2005 53.00 800th 1429 44.0%
2006 52.13 851st 1430 40.5%
2007 51.92 884th 1497 40.9%
2008 46.75 996th 1510 34.0%
2009 54.62 872nd 1539 43.3%
2010 57.30 828th 1568 47.2%
2011 46.28 1184th 1672 29.2%
2012 34.92 1205th 1603 24.8%
2013 30.49 1273rd 1652 22.9%
2014 53.00 849th 1734 51.0%
2015 59.37 719th 1743 58.7%
2016 61.20 650th 1762 63.1%
2017 49.72 768th 1777 56.8%
2018 45.24 906th 1797 49.6%
2019 54.37 757th 1857 59.2%
2021 55.02 768th 1861 58.7%
2022 41.27 1085th 1876 42.2%
2023 54.75 806th 1961 58.9%
2024 61.29 656th 1987 67.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Rusk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.44 530th 664 20.2%
2023 21.87 560th 677 17.3%
2024 11.45 675th 730 7.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Rusk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.58 682nd 1113 38.7%
2019 22.07 973rd 1136 14.3%
2021 55.55 346th 1195 71.0%
2022 41.76 591st 1278 53.8%
2023 42.65 623rd 1371 54.6%
2024 62.02 312th 1435 78.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Rusk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.94 558th 1347 58.6%
2019 48.83 544th 1357 59.9%
2021 49.50 530th 1382 61.6%
2022 45.03 645th 1418 54.5%
2023 67.01 282nd 1478 80.9%
2024 52.93 561st 1547 63.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Rusk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.66 684th 1794 61.9%
2019 55.64 625th 1818 65.6%
2021 58.67 578th 1848 68.7%
2022 41.00 1036th 1847 43.9%
2023 54.07 691st 1897 63.6%
2024 66.16 352nd 1883 81.3%
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Rank History for Female students at West Rusk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.31 946th 1781 46.9%
2019 60.73 617th 1798 65.7%
2021 55.47 755th 1815 58.4%
2022 32.76 1257th 1841 31.7%
2023 57.75 707th 1891 62.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Rusk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.97 307th 1137 73.0%
2021 73.17 233rd 1177 80.2%
2022 47.77 817th 1172 30.3%
2023 72.11 104th 1182 91.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at West Rusk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.81 898th 1784 49.7%
2019 54.92 589th 1810 67.5%
2021 49.39 755th 1829 58.7%
2022 23.91 1492nd 1837 18.8%
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Rank History for Male students at West Rusk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.45 1046th 1803 42.0%
2019 44.87 964th 1824 47.1%
2021 52.65 775th 1840 57.9%
2022 46.86 878th 1853 52.6%
2023 50.27 851st 1913 55.5%
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Rank History for African American students at West Rusk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.77 659th 1013 34.9%
2019 33.54 649th 1024 36.6%
2021 35.53 615th 1020 39.7%
2022 16.89 895th 1031 13.2%
2023 44.05 506th 1069 52.7%
2024 49.69 426th 1065 60.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Rusk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.70 506th 1691 70.1%
2019 52.99 694th 1714 59.5%
2021 63.60 470th 1743 73.0%
2022 47.68 792nd 1762 55.1%
2023 47.29 867th 1820 52.4%
2024 63.81 408th 1804 77.4%
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Rank History for White students at West Rusk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.42 1121st 1539 27.2%
2019 50.00 748th 1526 51.0%
2021 47.76 791st 1510 47.6%
2022 35.18 1051st 1525 31.1%
2023 50.38 763rd 1576 51.6%
2024 53.01 643rd 1556 58.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for West Rusk High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 224 76 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1990 241 88 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1991 210 83 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 306
1992 192 68 1 20 2 n/a n/a 0 283
1993 186 75 0 21 2 n/a n/a 0 284
1994 198 70 0 23 2 n/a n/a 0 293
1995 204 73 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 301
1996 204 73 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 301
1997 177 65 0 24 3 n/a n/a 0 269
1998 184 71 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 203 70 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2000 188 67 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2001 184 65 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2002 164 49 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2003 164 49 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2004 162 44 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2005 153 39 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 209
2006 164 45 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 224
2007 170 41 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2008 181 55 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2009 164 47 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2010 117 39 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2011 147 45 0 30 1 0 7 0 230
2012 150 36 0 51 1 0 8 0 246
2013 174 32 1 45 1 0 8 0 261
2014 167 39 0 51 2 0 11 0 270
2015 176 40 0 63 2 0 8 0 289
2016 189 52 0 66 3 0 4 0 314
2017 193 50 0 78 4 0 5 0 330
2018 207 42 1 71 5 0 7 0 333
2019 201 50 0 80 8 0 8 0 347
2020 198 46 0 60 7 0 5 0 316
2021 192 45 0 70 7 0 4 0 318
2022 199 46 0 82 6 0 7 0 340
2023 214 48 0 90 5 0 12 0 369
2024 204 37 0 95 3 0 10 0 349

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 West Rusk High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 310 n/a n/a n/a
1990 344 28.0 12.2 n/a
1991 306 27.5 11.1 n/a
1992 283 28.8 9.8 24.4
1993 284 28.0 10.1 37.7
1994 293 28.9 10.1 34.1
1995 301 28.3 10.6 26.9
1996 301 28.3 10.6 26.9
1997 269 28.3 9.5 27.9
1998 272 28.2 9.6 32.7
1999 290 26.9 10.8 41.4
2000 277 25.6 10.8 38.6
2001 272 23.1 11.8 43.4
2002 232 22.3 10.4 44
2003 232 22.3 10.4 44
2004 225 21.3 10.6 42.2
2005 209 21.0 10.0 38.8
2006 224 22.9 9.8 45.1
2007 229 24.5 9.3 46.3
2008 260 23.2 11.2 46.5
2009 229 21.6 10.6 50.7
2010 172 24.1 7.1 54.7
2011 230 27.4 8.3 59.6
2012 246 24.5 10.0 54.1
2013 261 23.7 10.9 56.3
2014 270 25.6 10.5 53
2015 289 28.0 10.3 55
2016 314 29.0 10.8 66.6
2017 330 25.7 12.8 70
2018 333 26.2 12.6 69.4
2019 347 26.5 13.0 69.2
2020 316 25.1 12.5 77.2
2021 318 23.3 13.6 69.8
2022 340 23.0 14.7 67.4
2023 369 23.8 15.4 70.5
2024 349 25.1 13.9 71.1

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 West Rusk High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 310 n/a n/a n/a
1990 344 28.0 12.2 n/a
1991 306 27.5 11.1 n/a
1992 283 28.8 9.8 24.4
1993 284 28.0 10.1 37.7
1994 293 28.9 10.1 34.1
1995 301 28.3 10.6 26.9
1996 301 28.3 10.6 26.9
1997 269 28.3 9.5 27.9
1998 272 28.2 9.6 32.7
1999 290 26.9 10.8 41.4
2000 277 25.6 10.8 38.6
2001 272 23.1 11.8 43.4
2002 232 22.3 10.4 44
2003 232 22.3 10.4 44
2004 225 21.3 10.6 42.2
2005 209 21.0 10.0 38.8
2006 224 22.9 9.8 45.1
2007 229 24.5 9.3 46.3
2008 260 23.2 11.2 46.5
2009 229 21.6 10.6 50.7
2010 172 24.1 7.1 54.7
2011 230 27.4 8.3 59.6
2012 246 24.5 10.0 54.1
2013 261 23.7 10.9 56.3
2014 270 25.6 10.5 53
2015 289 28.0 10.3 55
2016 314 29.0 10.8 66.6
2017 330 25.7 12.8 70
2018 333 26.2 12.6 69.4
2019 347 26.5 13.0 69.2
2020 316 25.1 12.5 77.2
2021 318 23.3 13.6 69.8
2022 340 23.0 14.7 67.4
2023 369 23.8 15.4 70.5
2024 349 25.1 13.9 71.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Rusk High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $853 (8.6%) $9,066 (91.4%) $9,920
2020 $1,006 (8.5%) $10,851 (91.5%) $11,857
2021 $1,719 (13.7%) $10,853 (86.3%) $12,572

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Rusk High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 757th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 806th of 1961 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (West Rusk High School)4942
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District ()6054
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (West Rusk High School)7980
 1%
   End of Course Biology (West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District ()7980
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (West Rusk High School)5262
 10%
   End of Course English I Reading (West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District ()5262
 10%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (West Rusk High School)4554
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District ()4554
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (West Rusk High School)7866
 12%
   End of Course U.S. History (West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District ()7866
 12%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students347369
 6.3%
African American5048
 4%
American Indian85
 37.5%
Asian00
Hispanic8090
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White201214
 6.5%
Two or More Races812
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.2%70.5%
 1.3%


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West Rusk High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Rusk Elementary
Elementary : West Rusk Intermediate
Middle : West Rusk Middle

Students at West Rusk High School are 58% White, 27% Hispanic, 11% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended West Rusk High School.

West Rusk High School ranks 656th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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