- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North East, MD
Rising Sun High
Federal NCES profile for Rising Sun High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240024090469
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rising Sun High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in North East · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rising Sun High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rising Sun High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in North East, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024090469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Rising Sun High held near 1,088 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 68.5 → 68.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 240024090469 · North East, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,074 enr · 15.8:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: North East High (1,057 students)
Rising Sun High held near 1,088 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 68.5 → 68.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Rising Sun High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rising Sun High
1,074 students
- North East Hig
North East High
1,057 students
- Elkton High
Elkton High
1,050 students
- Perryville Hig
Perryville High
858 students
- North East Mid
North East Middle
758 students
- North East Ele
North East Elementary
615 students
What this shows Rising Sun High reports 1,074 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rising Sun High compares
Rising Sun High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 40% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,074 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,074
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in Maryland - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Rising Sun High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Cecil County Public Schools reports $16,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rising Sun High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perryville High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North East Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rising Sun High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in North East
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,074 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rising Sun High
How many students attend Rising Sun High?
Rising Sun High has 1,074 students enrolled. It is a high school in North East, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,106 (2022-23) → 1,088 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rising Sun High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rising Sun High is 15.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rising Sun High?
29.6% of students at Rising Sun High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rising Sun High?
The largest demographic group at Rising Sun High is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in North East, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rising Sun High?
Rising Sun High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rising Sun High rank among public schools in North East?
By Resource Investment Index, Rising Sun High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in North East, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North East on the city page.
What other schools are in Cecil County Public Schools?
Besides Rising Sun High, Cecil County Public Schools also operates North East High (1,057 students), Elkton High (1,050 students), and Perryville High (858 students). See the Cecil County Public Schools district page for the complete list.