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#455 of 719 schools in ID

Rigby High School

High School · Jefferson County Joint District · Rigby, ID

A Jefferson County Joint District high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3833 EAST RIGBY HIGH LANE, Rigby, ID 83442

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation3.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.7:1
District spending per student$8,045
Chronic Absenteeism11%

Students at Rigby High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 21 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rigby High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,372/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rigby), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,328

Median home value

$376,800

Median rent

$1,098/mo

College educated

30.4%

Homeownership

85.5%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jefferson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.86–124.3 mi107Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jefferson County Joint District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#5 of 11
District spending per student
$8,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rigby High School is listed in JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rigby High School

Rigby High School is a public high school in Rigby, ID, part of Jefferson County Joint District, serving approximately 2,088 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #455 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rigby High School

What grades does Rigby High School serve?

Rigby High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rigby High School?

Rigby High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,088 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rigby High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rigby High School is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rigby High School rank in ID?

Rigby High School ranks #455 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Rigby High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rigby High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Rigby High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rigby High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rigby High School a charter school?

No, Rigby High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rigby High School a Title I school?

No, Rigby High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rigby High School?

26.7% of students at Rigby High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,088
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.0%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 83442)
24,829
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
31.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83442; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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