T F Riggs High School - 01
842 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
842
Total Students
49.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 583 |
| Hispanic | 53 |
| Black | 6 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 88 |
| American Indian | 101 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White583 (69.2 %)
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American Indian101 (12.0 %)
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Two or More88 (10.5 %)
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Hispanic53 (6.3 %)
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Asian10 (1.2 %)
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Black6 (0.7 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Pierre School District 32-2 |
| Phone: | (605)773-7350 |
| Website: | http://www.pierre.k12.sd.us |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 842 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 49.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 147 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 48 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
238
Grade 10
224
Grade 11
184
Grade 12
196
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 238 |
| Grade 10 | 224 |
| Grade 11 | 184 |
| Grade 12 | 196 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 420 | 49.9% |
| Male | 422 | 50.1% |
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