T.F. Riggs High School

T.F. Riggs High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1010 E Broadway Ave,  Pierre, SD
Pierre School District
3.7
5.0
808 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
83%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
23.9%
State Average
29.3%
Science
11.7%
State Average
21.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
272:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
69.2%
Native American
12%
Two or more races
10.5%
Hispanic
6.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Dakota 124 Students
South Dakota State University 122 Students
Black Hills State University 68 Students
Northern State University 57 Students
North Dakota State University 49 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 46 Students
University of Wyoming 46 Students
Augustana University 45 Students
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 41 Students
Dakota State University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 38 Students
Biology 34 Students
Nursing 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Elementary Education 22 Students
Accounting 16 Students
Education 12 Students
Chemistry 12 Students
Computer Science 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 174 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
5/10/2022
I can say that the faculty is understanding but the the punishment should be equivalent for every child
4.0 Senior
1/3/2020
I really enjoyed the community that our school had built. There is a safe environment and we are pushed or encouraged into greatness. I feel this is the best school I could have gone to to get the education I need to succeed.
3.0 Alum
10/6/2019
T.F Riggs is a pretty good school it lacks in some places such as getting you ready for college. A few of the teachers are absolutely amazing. But for most of the teachers its just a hob for them and they dont really care if a kid succeeds or fails
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
7/8/2013
Excellent school system!! Work hard to ensure all students get the best educational opportunities whether they are at the top, in the middle or at the bottom of their class ranking. Offer many extracurricular activities and encourage involvement of the student body as well as the parents. Positive a...

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T.F. Riggs High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pierre, SD, in the Pierre neighborhood, and is served by the Pierre School District in South Dakota. The school has a total enrollment of 808 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. T.F. Riggs High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $298,684. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stanley County High School, Georgia Morse Middle School, Pierre Indian Learning Center, and more. Learn more about what Pierre has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near T.F. Riggs High School.

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