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Rigby High School

Public Grades 9-12
Summary

Rigby High School is a public high school in Rigby, Idaho, serving 2,038 students in grades 9-12. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic proficiency, with 52.2% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math and 68.9% proficient or better in ISAT English Language Arts, compared to 49.8% and 56.2% for the Jefferson County Joint District, respectively.

Rigby High School boasts a strong 4-year graduation rate of 87.8%, higher than the state average. However, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 85.57% of students identifying as White, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (21.69%), indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Rigby High School stands out as a higher-performing institution. For example, Jefferson High School, which is in the same district, has significantly lower academic proficiency rates, graduation rates, and a higher chronic absenteeism rate. While Rigby High School is a strong-performing school, the data suggests potential challenges, such as a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate and achievement gaps for certain student subgroups.

2,040
Students ?
23.6
Student/teacher ratio ?
$6,792
Per pupil spending ?
26.4%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 3833 East Rigby High Lane
       Rigby, ID  83442-4716

(208) 745-7704

District: Jefferson County Joint District


Feeder schools for Rigby High School:

Elementary:    Harwood Elementary School
    Jefferson Elementary School
    Midway Elementary School
    Roberts Elementary School
    More...
Middle:    Rigby Middle School
Racial breakdown:

White:
87.7%
Hispanic:
9.3%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Improving — 47th percentile in 2011 → 77th in 2024
Strengths
Test scores above the Idaho average (57% vs 47% meeting standards)
Ranking is trending up — up 30 percentile points since 2011
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school57%
District avg51%
Idaho avg47%
Not ranked this year
Rigby High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.
38th of 96Jefferson County Joint District among Idaho districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIdaho percentileRating
202471.737 of 15976.7%★★★★☆
202365.535 of 10667.0%★★★☆☆
202266.722 of 11080.0%★★★★☆
202162.825 of 8871.6%★★★★☆
201749.849 of 10151.5%★★★☆☆
201659.930 of 7660.5%★★★☆☆
201549.336 of 7451.4%★★★☆☆
201347.2106 of 16033.8%★★☆☆☆
201237.3126 of 16222.2%★☆☆☆☆
201152.488 of 16546.7%★★☆☆☆
201043.1120 of 16929.0%★☆☆☆☆
200922.7114 of 12810.9%★☆☆☆☆
200836.8118 of 15121.9%★☆☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIdaho percentileRating
202470.222 of 6666.7%★★★☆☆
202376.310 of 4075.0%★★★★☆
202260.814 of 4870.8%★★★★☆
202170.711 of 4072.5%★★★★☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIdaho percentileRating
202438.240 of 5527.3%★★☆☆☆
202252.915 of 3860.5%★★★☆☆
202139.110 of 1428.6%★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIdaho percentileRating
202437.230 of 3514.3%★☆☆☆☆
202155.45 of 1872.2%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIdaho percentileRating
202461.230 of 6654.5%★★★☆☆
202368.813 of 4067.5%★★★☆☆
202255.017 of 4864.6%★★★☆☆
202151.417 of 4057.5%★★★☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIdaho percentileRating
202474.719 of 7875.6%★★★★☆
202158.812 of 2958.6%★★★☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
White (2024)76th percentile~ school
Female (2024)67th percentile-10 vs school
Male (2024)55th percentile-22 vs school
Hispanic (2024)27th percentile-49 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2024)14th percentile-62 vs school
By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts68%+14 vs state
Science51%+8 vs state
Math50%+7 vs state

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Students at Rigby High School are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,040 students attended Rigby High School.


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