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:
1168th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,859 Help


Feeder schools for Rusk High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  603

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.5%
Hispanic:
21.6%
African American:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rusk High School ranks worse than 58.8% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.36. (See more...)
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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.
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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 Student population at Rusk High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.5%), Hispanic (21.6%), African American (13.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rusk High School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rusk High School is $11,859.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rusk High School:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rusk Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Rusk Independent School District (Isd) 370th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.81 743rd 1427 47.9%
2005 61.78 595th 1429 58.4%
2006 55.26 788th 1430 44.9%
2007 65.29 549th 1497 63.3%
2008 64.33 558th 1510 63.0%
2009 54.02 887th 1539 42.4%
2010 61.26 708th 1568 54.8%
2011 62.30 715th 1672 57.2%
2012 47.67 897th 1603 44.0%
2013 49.40 895th 1652 45.8%
2014 65.60 501st 1734 71.1%
2015 63.78 603rd 1743 65.4%
2016 65.23 528th 1762 70.0%
2017 54.28 657th 1777 63.0%
2018 59.96 571st 1797 68.2%
2019 61.68 577th 1857 68.9%
2021 53.32 805th 1861 56.7%
2022 42.08 1076th 1876 42.6%
2023 46.80 1016th 1961 48.2%
2024 40.36 1168th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.34 274th 604 54.6%
2021 57.79 218th 588 62.9%
2022 35.00 426th 664 35.8%
2023 47.23 327th 677 51.7%
2024 42.38 415th 730 43.2%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.15 254th 1113 77.2%
2019 51.30 382nd 1136 66.4%
2021 58.50 310th 1195 74.1%
2022 34.32 760th 1278 40.5%
2023 62.79 291st 1371 78.8%
2024 39.91 718th 1435 50.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.60 1084th 1347 19.5%
2019 27.91 1067th 1357 21.4%
2021 50.62 504th 1382 63.5%
2022 34.96 919th 1418 35.2%
2023 35.26 933rd 1478 36.9%
2024 28.24 1207th 1547 22.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.65 632nd 1794 64.8%
2019 56.14 609th 1818 66.5%
2021 47.19 893rd 1848 51.7%
2022 38.08 1121st 1847 39.3%
2023 46.07 920th 1897 51.5%
2024 36.09 1173rd 1883 37.7%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.13 493rd 1781 72.3%
2019 70.77 377th 1798 79.0%
2021 61.25 610th 1815 66.4%
2022 41.57 1072nd 1841 41.8%
2023 49.43 921st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.29 221st 1137 80.6%
2019 55.78 668th 1145 41.7%
2021 70.62 373rd 1177 68.3%
2022 72.14 206th 1172 82.4%
2023 62.72 559th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.22 628th 1784 64.8%
2019 40.01 1038th 1810 42.7%
2021 49.07 766th 1829 58.1%
2022 33.21 1217th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.59 781st 1803 56.7%
2019 50.20 814th 1824 55.4%
2021 43.91 973rd 1840 47.1%
2022 39.98 1055th 1853 43.1%
2023 42.68 1055th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.44 651st 1013 35.7%
2019 38.67 587th 1024 42.7%
2021 39.65 555th 1020 45.6%
2022 29.90 697th 1031 32.4%
2023 40.11 580th 1069 45.7%
2024 27.66 746th 1065 30.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.69 863rd 1691 49.0%
2019 55.62 635th 1714 63.0%
2021 51.82 727th 1743 58.3%
2022 46.11 839th 1762 52.4%
2023 64.55 459th 1820 74.8%
2024 44.83 858th 1804 52.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.48 514th 1539 66.6%
2019 60.42 519th 1526 66.0%
2021 43.51 881st 1510 41.7%
2022 29.77 1143rd 1525 25.0%
2023 26.20 1218th 1576 22.7%
2024 27.39 1181st 1556 24.1%
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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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 366 74 1 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 452
1989 339 53 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1990 367 62 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1991 359 59 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1992 371 74 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1993 365 82 2 23 1 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 381 95 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1995 382 110 2 20 1 n/a n/a 0 515
1996 382 110 2 20 1 n/a n/a 0 515
1997 423 114 2 23 1 n/a n/a 0 563
1998 429 112 2 24 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1999 413 104 4 26 3 n/a n/a 0 550
2000 403 92 4 34 3 n/a n/a 0 536
2001 404 85 3 32 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2002 409 78 3 49 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2003 409 78 3 49 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2004 410 73 3 54 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2005 371 85 2 57 2 n/a n/a 0 517
2006 388 84 2 61 3 n/a n/a 0 538
2007 412 91 3 67 4 n/a n/a 0 577
2008 409 100 3 59 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2009 409 82 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2010 408 80 4 62 3 n/a n/a 0 557
2011 382 80 7 58 1 0 10 0 538
2012 415 63 7 70 4 0 9 0 568
2013 421 73 8 75 3 0 13 0 593
2014 406 83 6 83 4 0 13 0 595
2015 381 84 3 87 3 0 17 0 575
2016 396 91 2 89 1 0 18 0 597
2017 409 95 1 96 1 0 20 0 622
2018 399 95 2 87 1 0 17 0 601
2019 404 94 2 88 2 0 14 0 604
2020 387 90 2 106 1 0 16 0 602
2021 382 85 2 105 1 0 16 0 591
2022 372 87 2 110 1 0 22 0 594
2023 383 76 3 120 0 0 28 0 610
2024 365 80 2 130 0 0 26 0 603

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
2024 603 47.6 12.6 63.5

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
2024 603 47.6 12.6 63.5

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 577th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1016th 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)5228
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Rusk Independent School District (Isd))6341
 22%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Rusk High School)6951
 18%
   End of Course Biology (Rusk Independent School District (Isd))6951
 18%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Rusk High School)5450
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Rusk Independent School District (Isd))5450
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Rusk High School)6059
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Rusk Independent School District (Isd))6059
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Rusk High School)8888
   End of Course U.S. History (Rusk Independent School District (Isd))8888
   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 Students604610
 1%
African American9476
 19.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic88120
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White404383
 5.2%
Two or More Races1428
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54%63.9%
 10%


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Frequently Asked Questions about 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

In the 2023-24 school year, 603 students attended Rusk High School.

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

Students at Rusk High School are 61% White, 22% Hispanic, 13% African American, 4% Two or more races.


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