River Falls High School is a public high school in River Falls, Wisconsin.
Serving 1,082 students in grades 9-12, River Falls High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,082 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Falls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
River Falls High School's student population of 1,082 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,082 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1887
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
River Falls High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Falls High School is 0.24, 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
#412 out of 1962 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Falls High School's ranking?
River Falls High School is ranked #412 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are River Falls High School often compared to?
River Falls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prescott High School, Ellsworth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Falls High School?
The graduation rate of River Falls High School is 96%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend River Falls High School?
1,082 students attend River Falls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of River Falls High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Falls High School?
River Falls High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does River Falls High School offer ?
River Falls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is River Falls High School part of?
River Falls High School is part of River Falls School District.
School Reviews
4 10/27/2022
I am a grandmother of a football player for Central High School in La Crosse. We played River Falls High School last night in the playoffs. I wanted to commend the team and coaches for some of the best sportsmanship I have seen. Your players exhibited good sportsmanship throughout the entire game. Even when they were celebrating their win (and congrats on that), a player even made certain the celebration was held far away from where the Riverhawks were having their post-game team meeting. I think we are too quick to find fault and blame and I wanted to bring attention to their good sportsmanship and let you know that I was very impressed with these young men. It's a tribute to youth sports and the coaches as well. I wish them good luck in the rest of the season!
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