Rising Sun High School

Rising Sun High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 Tiger Dr,  North East, MD
Cecil County Public Schools
3.4
2.5
1,088 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
60.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
12%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
274:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
90%
Hispanic
6.3%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 179 Students
Cecil College 175 Students
Towson University 170 Students
University of Delaware 152 Students
Salisbury University 103 Students
Frostburg State University 75 Students
Stevenson University 74 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 56 Students
Loyola University Maryland 54 Students
Washington College 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 95 Students
Business 55 Students
Psychology 54 Students
Biology 45 Students
Criminology 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Mechanical Engineering 23 Students
Accounting 23 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 161 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/29/2024
My experience in Rising Sun High School has overall been a pretty good one. I have enjoyed my time in this school and have gained a lot of knowledge during my time here. My only complaint would be the funding for sports tends to be directed to just a few select sports while others are left in the dust. If instead we could distribute the funding equally among all sports I think it'd create a better environment for every sport to work in.
4.0 Senior
10/18/2024
I have generally had a good experience at the high school. The teachers were very helpful and prepared us for whats to come in college. Outside of classes the school has also been heavily involved in sports and supporting students in all that they do.
4.0 Senior
10/1/2024
Over all my experience at Rising Sun has been a crazy roller coaster of experiences and learning. The teachers are kind and the classes are easy to follow. I feel like I've learned a lot here in such a short time.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/1/2022
Love the school and the kids. Very supportive staff.
1.0 other
8/17/2021
I’d never take a kid here. The teachers and admin are almost worse than the students when it comes to ableism, racism & homophobia. Bullying of disabled kids was not only allowed but encouraged
1.0 parent
6/24/2019
As a parent I would like to be involved in my students education but this school, its students, and its administration make me want to have as little to do with it as possible.
1.0 student
5/27/2019
Absolutely terrible. The teachers and all staff treat students poorly.

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Rising Sun High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in North East, MD and is served by the Cecil County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 1,088 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Rising Sun High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvert Elementary School, Bay View Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what North East has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rising Sun High School.

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