I definitely disagree with many of these reviews. Rider may be overcrowded but that is simply because it is the best choice in Wichita Falls. Rider is very sports and extracurricular oriented because they have such great sports teams and extracurricular programs. As for the Rider pep rallies, Rider Raider
... Read more pride is something you cannot even understand unless you have attended the school and with a positive attitude. Of course you are going to dislike a school if you dislike going to school in general. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/13/09
I am a graduate of Rider High School and am currently enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin. I would not be where I am today without Rider high School. I was among the top of my class all four years while playing two varsity sports. I am a member of the 2007 Soccer 4A State Champions, and we
... Read more were ranked 5th in the nation by Adidas that same year. What else is there to say about Rider? I was able to connect with not just a few friends, but I whole community through my high school. Striving for excellence in the class room, on the field, and in the community, I was always taught by my teachers to give back to something that had given me so much. Choose Rider, and let your child choose his/her own path because there are so many at RHS! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/06/08
I wish the two new reviews had been present when I signed my son up for Rider. We're a military family, and we try to research schools before we get to a new assignment. Rider looked great. The reality is that the school is extremely overcrowded; most of my son's classes have more than 30 students in
... Read more them. As mentioned by previous reviewers, sports is a huge part of Rider life, as evidenced by the weekly pep rallies that were held during football season. Also as previously noted, the schools administration leaves much to be desired. The discipline at the school is ridiculous. Teachers are basically left to handle things themselves. Rider did make 'Annual Yearly Progress' last year according to NCLB, but with these class sizes, I doubt they will this year. Military parents beware! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/19/08
Rider is a good school, but lacks effective leadership from the principal. I have a son who graduated from Rider several years ago, and because WFISD has a choice program, my daughter now attends crosstown rival Wichita Falls High School. Rider is overcrowded and my visits with teachers reflected their
... Read more frustration with discipline issues and low morale. Friends have told me that Rider office staff are uncooperative when help is needed. Conversely, after one year, we are very happy with WFHS. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/06/08
It's a nice school and all ,but it's a shame that so much emphasis is put on sports that a lot of good atheletes give up because they're not GOOD enough. And, there are way too many students.
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Posted by a parent on 05/29/08
It is an excellent school with fantastic teachers and even better students. Rider's school pride is radiated for miles.
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Posted by a student on 09/12/07
I just graduated from Rider Highschool and it was the best years of my life. This school is the best high school in Wichita Falls. Why is it the best? 1. It has an excellent education system and curriculum. Rider offers AP courses and prepares you for college. The teachers actually teach and are always
... Read more there to help. 2. The school is not to big or to small. Students are able to have a social life! There are many extra-curricular activities and sports! Yes, there is 'Drama' but what school does not have drama? If had to choose one school to send my children it is definatly Rider. ROHO! Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/27/07
Rider high school is the best secondary school in WFISD. Rider's reputation for oustanding academics and extra-curriculuar activities is unparalled in WFISD.
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Posted by a parent on 05/10/07
ROHO--need I say more? As both a Rider teacher and alumni, I speak on authority when I say Rider is an excellent public school. The students are friendly and capable. The parents are helpful and cooperative. The faculty and staff are a family united in the goal of producing life-long learners.
... Read more Our reputation for excellence speaks volumes. Go RAIDERS! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 05/10/07
My brother graduated there & I went to my Jr. year at Rider. I loved it. The teacher I had were awesome.
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Wichita Falls schools — Rider High School is located at 4611 Cypress Ave, Wichita Falls TX 76310. 4611 Cypress Ave is in the 76310 ZIP code in Wichita Falls, TX The school district for Rider High School is the Wichita Falls Independent School District. Rider High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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