Rising Star High School is a public high school located in Rising Star, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Rising Star Independent School District located in south central Eastland County. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 93 students in grades 6-12, Rising Star High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rising Star High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rising Star High School's student population of 93 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Every day is a good day, just some days are better than others.
School Rankings
Rising Star High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rising Star High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6323 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
21%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
76%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rising Star Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rising Star High School's ranking?
Rising Star High School is ranked #6323 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rising Star High School?
The graduation rate of Rising Star High School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rising Star High School?
93 students attend Rising Star High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rising Star High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rising Star High School?
Rising Star High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rising Star High School offer ?
Rising Star High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Rising Star High School part of?
Rising Star High School is part of Rising Star Independent School District.
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