- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rusk, TX
Rusk H S
Federal NCES profile for Rusk H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483836004274
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rusk H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Rusk · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rusk H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rusk H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Rusk, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Rusk H S held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 483836004274 · Rusk, TX High · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 13.8:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Rusk J H (458 students)
Rusk H S held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rusk H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rusk H S
621 students
- Rusk J H
Rusk J H
458 students
- Gw Bradford Pr
Gw Bradford Pri
379 students
- Rusk Int
Rusk Int
301 students
- Rusk El
Rusk El
298 students
What this shows Rusk H S reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rusk H S compares
Rusk H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$12,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Rusk H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rusk Isd reports $12,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rusk H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusk J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gw Bradford Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rusk Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rusk El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rusk H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rusk H S
How many students attend Rusk H S?
Rusk H S has 621 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rusk, TX. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rusk H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Rusk H S is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rusk H S?
54.9% of students at Rusk H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rusk H S?
The largest demographic group at Rusk H S is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Rusk, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rusk H S?
Rusk H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Rusk H S rank among public schools in Rusk?
By Resource Investment Index, Rusk H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Rusk, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rusk on the city page.
What other schools are in Rusk Isd?
Besides Rusk H S, Rusk Isd also operates Rusk J H (458 students), Gw Bradford Pri (379 students), and Rusk Int (301 students). See the Rusk Isd district page for the complete list.