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Riverside High School

1615 E Locust St
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,229 students in grades 9-12, Riverside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Riverside High School's student population of 1,229 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,229 students
This chart displays total students of Riverside High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Riverside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1886 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverside High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverside High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Riverside High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Riverside High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverside High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
65%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverside High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riverside High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Riverside High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
76%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Riverside High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside High School's ranking?
Riverside High School is ranked #1886 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Riverside High School often compared to?
Riverside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside High School is 76%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Riverside High School?
1,229 students attend Riverside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Riverside High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside High School offer ?
Riverside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside High School part of?
Riverside High School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Riverside High School located?
Riverside High School is located in the Riverside Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 76% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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