Enrollment
2,040
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rigby, ID
Rigby High School
Federal NCES profile for Rigby High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160157000277
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rigby High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Rigby · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rigby High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rigby High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Rigby, ID.
School address
District: Jefferson County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160157000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rigby High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rigby High School
Rigby High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Rigby, Idaho, enrolling 2,040 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Idaho schools and 39% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,040 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 30 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #24, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 510 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Jefferson County Joint District spends $7,665 per pupil, 36% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jefferson County Joint District also operates Rigby Middle School (938 students) and Cottonwood Elementary (682 students) alongside Rigby High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rigby High School compares
Rigby High School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 49% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,040 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,040
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Idaho - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$7,665
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
African American 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Rigby High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County Joint District, which includes Rigby High School.
$7,665
Per student
-36%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 66.5%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rigby High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigby Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Fork Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farnsworth Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rigby High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,040 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rigby High School
How many students attend Rigby High School?
Rigby High School has 2,040 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rigby, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rigby High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rigby High School is 23.7:1, which is 39% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rigby High School?
14.9% of students at Rigby High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rigby High School?
The largest demographic group at Rigby High School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Rigby, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rigby High School?
Rigby High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rigby High School rank among public schools in Rigby?
By Resource Investment Index, Rigby High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Rigby, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rigby on the city page.
Is Rigby High School a good school?
Rigby High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jefferson County Joint District?
Besides Rigby High School, Jefferson County Joint District also operates Rigby Middle School (938 students), Cottonwood Elementary (682 students), and South Fork Elementary School (654 students). See the Jefferson County Joint District district page for the complete list.
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