Riesel High School in Riesel, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Riesel High School is a rural public school in Riesel, Texas that is part of Riesel Independent School District. It serves 325 students in grades 7 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.0:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 7 - 12

325 Students

27 Teachers

600 E Frederick St

Riesel, TX 76682 View local requests

http://www.rieselisd.org

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Riesel High School Demographics

49%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

29%

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.

Riesel High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 22, 2025

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