Rigby High School is a four-year public high school in the western United States, located in Rigby, Idaho. Part of the Jefferson County School District 251, the approximate enrollment is 2,000 students in grades 9 to 12, from Rigby and surrounding communities.
Serving 2,088 students in grades 9-12, Rigby High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,088 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rigby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rigby High School's student population of 2,088 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,088 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1912
Colors
White, Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Rigby High School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rigby High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#139 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rigby High School's ranking?
Rigby High School is ranked #139 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Rigby High School often compared to?
Rigby High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rigby High School?
The graduation rate of Rigby High School is 84%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Rigby High School?
2,088 students attend Rigby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Rigby High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rigby High School?
Rigby High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rigby High School offer ?
Rigby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rigby High School part of?
Rigby High School is part of Jefferson County Joint School District.
School Calendar
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