T F RIGGS HIGH SCHOOL - 01
T F Riggs High School - 01 is a public high school that is part of the Pierre School District 32-2 school district, located in Pierre, SD with about 726 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, T F Riggs High School - 01 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
T.F. Riggs High School, located in Pierre, South Dakota, serves as the primary public secondary school for the state’s capital city. As part of the Pierre School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, fine arts, and various student-led clubs, which help foster a well-rounded educational experience for its student body.
The school’s physical location on East Broadway Avenue places it at the heart of Pierre, reflecting its role as a central hub for youth development in the area. With a focus on modern instruction and community involvement, T.F. Riggs High School emphasizes the values of student achievement, civic responsibility, and personal growth. For families and community members, the school serves not only as an educational institution but as a cornerstone of Pierre’s local culture, maintaining strong connections between the faculty, students, and the broader capital region.
For more information, contact T F Riggs High School - 01 at (605) 773-7350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7350
http://www.pierre.k12.sd.us
T F RIGGS HIGH SCHOOL - 01 is a public school in Pierre, SD with about 726 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pierre School District 32-2
- Total Students:
- 726
- Teachers:
- 47.15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 726 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending T F RIGGS HIGH SCHOOL - 01 is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 12.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.