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Rusk High School

495 Eagle Dr, Rusk, TX, 75785
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Public School RUSK ISD High School

Accountability Ratings

Good

TEA Ratings

Scaled Score
Student Achievement	85
Student Progress	85
Closing Performance Gaps	74
Overall	82

Distinction Designations

Read/ELA

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

Post-Secondary

Comparative Academic Growth

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Discover Excellence at Rusk High School – A Place Where Futures Begin!

Nestled in the heart of the friendly town of Rusk, Texas, Rusk High School stands proudly at 495 Eagle Dr, an institution where academic dedication and potential meet. As a vital part of RUSK ISD, Rusk High School offers a nurturing yet challenging environment that prepares students for success in a rapidly evolving world.

At Rusk High School, we are proud to have a dedicated team of 47 professional educators, each bringing an average of 12 years of valuable teaching experience to our classrooms. Our teachers have been part of our family for an average of 7 years, contributing to a stable and supportive learning atmosphere that is felt the moment you walk through our doors.

Our student body currently numbers 594, creating a vibrant community of young learners. Thanks to our favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 12.60 S/T, each student receives personalized attention and guidance, ensuring that individual learning needs are met with precision and care. This setting not only enhances educational outcomes but also fosters strong, meaningful connections between students and their teachers.

In addition to our qualified teachers, Rusk High School also employs 8 dedicated educational aides, who provide additional support to enhance our educational offerings and assist in creating an inclusive and effective learning environment. Their contribution is invaluable in helping us cater to the diverse needs of our student body.

At Rusk High School, we believe in providing more than just a basic education. We strive to ignite the curiosity and passion of our students through a variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities. Whether your child is an aspiring scientist, an emerging artist, or a future leader, Rusk High School offers a platform for them to excel and explore their interests.

We invite you to visit us and see firsthand the dynamic and enriching educational experience that Rusk High School offers. For more information or to schedule a tour, please call us at (903) 683-5401. Join us and be a part of a community where every student is valued, challenged, and inspired.

Choose Rusk High School – where education lights the path to a bright future!

School Summary

Public School

Grade Span

09-12

Enrollment

621

Is Charter

Address

495 EAGLE DR, RUSK, TX, 75785
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Principal

JON LUNA

School District

RUSK ISD

Phone

(903) 683-5401

County

Cherokee County

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Rusk High School Student / Staff Statistics

Student Statistics

Racial/Ethnic Group
Racial/Ethnic Group	Number	Percent
African American	85	13.71%
Hispanic	129	20.81%
White	376	60.65%
Asian	2	0.32%
Native American	2	0.32%
Two or More Races	26	4.19%
Total Students	620	100.00%
Eco Disadvantaged	381	61.45%
Limited English Proficiency	41	6.61%

Program/Count/Percent
Program	Count	Percent
Bilingual	41	6.61%
Gifted & Talented	37	5.97%
Special Education	65	10.48%
Teacher Student Ratio		13.80 S/T

Staff Statistics

By Experience
By Experience	Count	Percent
Over 30 years	2	4.00%
20 - 30 years	9	20.89%
10 - 20 years	7	14.67%
6 - 10 years	9	20.00%
1- 5 years	16	35.33%
Beginning Teacher	2	5.11%
Teacher Experience Average	11.50 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average	7.10 yrs

Teacher Type	Number	Percent
Total Teachers	45	100%
Female Teachers	28	61.56 %
Male Teachers	17	38.22 %
School Admin	4
School Support	4
Edu Aids	7
Special Education	3

Rusk High School 2025 STAAR Statistics

STAAR Statistics
Group	All Subjects	Read/ELA	Math	Science	Soc Studies
ALL	80%	74%	67%	92%	97%
African American	72%	65%	52%	90%	100%
Hispanic	79%	73%	67%	89%	97%
White	82%	76%	71%	94%	98%
Asian	*%	%	%	%	*%
Two or More Races	73%	79%	50%	80%	83%
Economically Disadvantaged	73%	66%	56%	87%	97%
Male Students	78%	72%	67%	91%	99%
Female Students	81%	76%	65%	93%	96%
Special Education	50%	37%	30%	90%	85%
Limited English Proficiency	59%	49%	53%	73%	88%

Class of 2024 Graduates

Standardized Test

Class Graduate
Group	% Tested	SAT Avg	ACT Avg	Abv Criteria
ALL	98.4	-1	15.8	10.5
African American	88.9	n/a	15.3	6.3
Hispanic	96.8	n/a	15.3	n/a
White	100	*	16.1	16.9
Asian	-2	n/a	*	*
Two or More Races	100	*	16	n/a
Male Students	100	*	15.2	11.1
Female Students	92.4	*	16.4	9.8
Special Education	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Eco Disadvantaged	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

Graduation

Class Graduate
Group	Read Ready	Math Ready	Both Ready	Graduated	GED	Cont.	Dropout
ALL	36.5	38.9	26.2	97.7	n/a	1.6	0.8
African American	22.2	22.2	22.2	100	n/a	n/a	n/a
Hispanic	35.5	29	19.4	96.9	n/a	n/a	3.1
White	38	49.3	31	98.6	n/a	1.4	n/a
Asian	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Two or More Races	66.7	16.7	16.7	85.7	n/a	14.3	n/a
Male Students	n/a	n/a	n/a	98.3	n/a	n/a	1.7
Female Students	n/a	n/a	n/a	97.1	n/a	2.9	n/a
Special Education	12.5	12.5	12.5	88.9	n/a	n/a	11.1
Eco Disadvantaged	30	32.9	22.9	97.1	n/a	1.4	1.4