T. F. Riggs High School, also known simply as Riggs, is the only high school in Pierre, South Dakota. The school mascot is the Pierre Governors. The school has over 800 students and is one of the biggest in South Dakota.
Serving 808 students in grades 9-12, T F Riggs High School - 01 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 20% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T F Riggs High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
T F Riggs High School - 01's student population of 808 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
T F Riggs High School - 01 ranks within the top 10% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T F Riggs High School - 01 is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 636 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
11%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
70%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T F Riggs High School - 01's ranking?
T F Riggs High School - 01 is ranked #58 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of T F Riggs High School - 01?
The graduation rate of T F Riggs High School - 01 is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend T F Riggs High School - 01?
808 students attend T F Riggs High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of T F Riggs High School - 01 students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T F Riggs High School - 01?
T F Riggs High School - 01 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does T F Riggs High School - 01 offer ?
T F Riggs High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is T F Riggs High School - 01 part of?
T F Riggs High School - 01 is part of Pierre School District 32-2.
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