Rising Sun High School is a public high school in Rising Sun, Indiana. It is part of Rising Sun-Ohio County Community Schools and is the only high school in Ohio County.
Serving 235 students in grades 9-12, Rising Sun High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana 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 Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rising Sun High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rising Sun High School's student population of 235 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Rising Sun High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rising Sun High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#831 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rising Sun High School's ranking?
Rising Sun High School is ranked #831 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rising Sun High School?
The graduation rate of Rising Sun High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Rising Sun High School?
235 students attend Rising Sun High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Rising Sun High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rising Sun High School?
Rising Sun High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rising Sun High School offer ?
Rising Sun High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rising Sun High School part of?
Rising Sun High School is part of Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com School District.
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