Rising Sun serves 22 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rising Sun ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Rising Sun's student population of 22 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rising Sun is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rising Sun?
22 students attend Rising Sun.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rising Sun students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rising Sun?
Rising Sun has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rising Sun offer ?
Rising Sun offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Rising Sun part of?
Rising Sun is part of Patterson Joint Unified School District.
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