River Falls High

As a big high school in River Falls, Wisconsin, River Falls High educates 1,062 students from grades 9 through 12, run under River Falls School District. That puts it 124% bigger than the typical public school in Wisconsin, which averages around 475 students.

Within River Falls School District, which oversees 8 schools and 3,442 students, River Falls High is one campus in the system.

Demographically, River Falls High records that nearly all students (88%) are White; the rest looks like 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial.

On the resource side, On paper, River Falls High has 67 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.9:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 14.6:1 average. About 15% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, River Falls High sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 68.2%; this one delivers 56.2%.

Around the school, census data for Pierce County shows median household income runs about $92,109, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Across Pierce County's 26 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,419 students), River Falls High is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Renaissance Charter Academy, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts River Falls High at 7th of 7; the average score across the group is 67.4%.

The campus sits in a town-center setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 13%: 943 students in 2018 compared to 1,062 in 2025.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Members of the school community can share what they know.