West Rusk High School in New London, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Rusk High School is a rural public school in New London, Texas that is part of West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District. It serves 349 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.4:1. Its teachers have had 35 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

349 Students

26 Teachers

10705 S Main

New London, TX 75682 View local requests

http://www.westrusk.esc7.net/

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West Rusk High School Demographics

80%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

37%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

West Rusk High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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