Rural students are often overlooked when it comes to education policy reform. However, the majority of rural students in nearly half the states are from low-income families, generally earn lower scores on standardized high school assessments, lack access to rigorous coursework, and attend college at lower rates than do students from non-rural areas. Efforts to ameliorate the effects of some of these issues depend increasingly on access to technology such as broadband and devices. Access to technology is important for education, not only because there is a plethora of technology-based resources for learning, but also to teach students the basic computer skills that are important for many careers. This brief takes a closer look at rural students' access to technology, coursework, and extracurricular activities opportunities in various facets of their high school experiences. [For related reports in the Insights in Education and Work series, see ED593126 and ED593163.]