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#310 of 574 schools in SD
T F Riggs High School - 01
High School · Pierre School District 32-2 · Pierre, SD
A Pierre School District 32-2 high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1010 E Broadway Ave, Pierre, SD 57501
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at T F Riggs High School - 01 score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where T F Riggs High School - 01 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,496/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pierre), 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
$79,224
Median home value
$222,600
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley County High School - 01Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 134 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pierre School District 32-2
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
T F Riggs High School - 01 is listed in Pierre School District 32-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About T F Riggs High School - 01
T F Riggs High School - 01 is a public high school in Pierre, SD, part of Pierre School District 32-2, serving approximately 808 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #310 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about T F Riggs High School - 01
What grades does T F Riggs High School - 01 serve?
T F Riggs High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend T F Riggs High School - 01?
T F Riggs High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 808 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T F Riggs High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at T F Riggs High School - 01 is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does T F Riggs High School - 01 rank in SD?
T F Riggs High School - 01 ranks #310 of 574 schools in SD.
What is T F Riggs High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?
T F Riggs High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 T F Riggs High School - 01?
Based on loaded state assessment records, T F Riggs High School - 01 has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is T F Riggs High School - 01 a charter school?
No, T F Riggs High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is T F Riggs High School - 01 a Title I school?
No, T F Riggs High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for T F Riggs High School - 01?
16.0% of students at T F Riggs High School - 01 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
- 808
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Hughes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (605) 773-7350
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 57501)
- 17,456
- Area average commute
- 13.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
Official sources & links
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 57501; 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
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