Rising Sun High

100 Tiger Dr
North East, MD 21901

www.ccps.org/Domain/130

1,074 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rising Sun High School, located in North East, Maryland, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Cecil County community. As part of the Cecil County Public Schools system, the institution is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth. The school offers a diverse range of educational programs, including rigorous college-preparatory coursework, specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Rising Sun High is well-known for its vibrant school spirit, embodied by its mascot, the Tiger. The school encourages student engagement through a wide variety of athletics, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs, which help to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing community involvement and supportive student-teacher relationships, Rising Sun High aims to provide a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

1,074

Total Students

65.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rising Sun High
Demographic	Student Count
White	941
Hispanic	80
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	39
American Indian	2

White
941 (87.6%)
Hispanic
80 (7.4%)
Two or More
39 (3.6%)
Asian
7 (0.7%)
Black
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cecil County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)658-9115
Website:	http://www.ccps.org/Domain/130
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,074
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 287

Grade 10 237

Grade 11 278

Grade 12 272