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#1599 of 2,105 schools in WI
River Falls High
High School · River Falls School District · River Falls, WI
A high school in River Falls, WI where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
818 Cemetery Rd, River Falls, WI 54022
- Math 31% proficient (2021)
- Reading 45% proficient (2021)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at River Falls High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 38% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* 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 WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Falls High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated990/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (River Falls), 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
$91,292
Median home value
$349,700
Median rent
$1,059/mo
College educated
44.6%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
River Falls School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Falls High is listed in River Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Falls High
River Falls High is a public high school in River Falls, WI, part of River Falls School District, serving approximately 1,082 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,599 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Falls High
What grades does River Falls High serve?
River Falls High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend River Falls High?
River Falls High has an enrollment of approximately 1,082 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Falls High?
The student-teacher ratio at River Falls High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Falls High rank in WI?
River Falls High ranks #1,599 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is River Falls High's MySchoolScout rating?
River Falls High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 River Falls High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Falls High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is River Falls High a charter school?
No, River Falls High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Falls High a Title I school?
No, River Falls High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Falls High?
20.1% of students at River Falls High 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
- 1,082
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (715) 425-1830
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 54022)
- 24,245
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 54022; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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