Rising Sun High School is a public high school located in North East, Maryland. It is a member of Cecil County Public Schools. In 2024, the school became known locally for their interscholastic Luge team, which won the National Nordic Luge Championships on Sackatoowie Mountain, Vermont.
Serving 1,088 students in grades 9-12, Rising Sun High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,088 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rising Sun High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rising Sun High School's student population of 1,088 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,088 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1931
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Rising Sun High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rising Sun High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#372 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
1%
33%
White
88%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rising Sun High School's ranking?
Rising Sun High School is ranked #372 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Rising Sun High School often compared to?
Rising Sun High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkton High School, Perryville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rising Sun High School?
The graduation rate of Rising Sun High School is 94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rising Sun High School?
1,088 students attend Rising Sun High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rising Sun High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rising Sun High School offer ?
Rising Sun High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rising Sun High School part of?
Rising Sun High School is part of Cecil County School District.
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