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T F Riggs High School - 01

1010 E Broadway Ave, Pierre, SD 57501Pierre School District 32-2 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
842
Students
Total enrolled
82%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 5% vs nat'l
$11,329
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 21% vs nat'l
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 10% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 842 students in grades 09–12 in Pierre, South Dakota.
21% below average funding
District spends $11,329 per pupil, 21% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

T F Riggs High School - 01 is a large high in Pierre, South Dakota, serving grades 09–12 with 842 students. The district invests $11,329 per student — 21% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 17% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at T F Riggs High School - 01

842
Total Students
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
17%
Free Lunch
50
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution422 male · 420 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility17%
National avg 52% · 146 students
Student Composition
69%
10%
12%
Asian1%
White69%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black1%
Multiracial10%
Native American12%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 465526000500

Academic Outcomes at T F Riggs High School - 01

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
80-84
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
82%
State avg
78%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 63th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 57501

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,329Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,329
State avg
$16,272
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,985
Student Support$2,152
Administration$1,359
Operations$1,699
Other$1,133
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,329 spent per student, an estimated $5,019 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
43%
State government
40.7%
Local (property tax)
43.0%
Federal programs
16.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 82% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 17% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,329/student, 21% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Jefferson Elementary - 06Buchanan Elementary - 03Kennedy Elementary - 08
↓
Middle
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyHughes County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPierre School District 32-2 →
Phone: (605)773-7350
NCES ID: 465526000500
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Pierre seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Pierre School District 32-2
Mid
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
684 students · 06–08
● 46 opp26% FRL
Elem
Jefferson Elementary - 06
430 students · KG–05
● 46 opp34% FRL
Elem
Buchanan Elementary - 03
418 students · KG–05
● 46 opp27% FRL
Elem
Kennedy Elementary - 08
388 students · KG–05
● 46 opp33% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1010 E Broadway Ave, Pierre, SD 57501
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.