Grade 9-12
High School Rubrics — Free Builder
Generate a complete, standards-based high school rubric with specific behavioral descriptors in about 20 seconds. 4 or 5-point scale. Editable after generation. One click to Google Sheets.
Build a High School Rubric — FreeWhat every High School rubric includes
Specific, measurable behavioral descriptors (not vague language)
3-6 criteria matched to your assignment type
4-point or 5-point proficiency scale
Weight / points column for each criterion
Scoring guide for total point calculation
Click any cell to edit after generation
Copy to Google Sheets in one click
Print-ready layout
Build a rubric by assignment type
Why specific descriptors matter
Vague rubric language ("uses evidence effectively") means you make judgment calls on every paper. Specific descriptors ("includes 2-3 data points with units, each followed by a sentence connecting the data to the claim") give you a checklist. Every rubric generated by Niche Teacher follows this specificity standard.
Read: How to Write a Rubric That Actually WorksAll three High School tools
Scales Available
4-point: Beginning → Developing → Proficient → Exemplary
5-point: Beginning → Developing → Approaching → Proficient → Exemplary