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#1427 of 2,105 schools in WI
River Cities High
High School · Wisconsin Rapids School District · Wisconsin Rapids, WI
A Wisconsin Rapids School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2390 48th St S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at River Cities High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where River Cities High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,424/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wisconsin Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,087
Median home value
$170,800
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54494; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,380 | Compare → |
| Assumption Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| John Edwards HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 145 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wisconsin Rapids School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Cities High is listed in Wisconsin Rapids School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Cities High
River Cities High is a public high school in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, part of Wisconsin Rapids School District, serving approximately 76 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,427 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Cities High
What grades does River Cities High serve?
River Cities High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend River Cities High?
River Cities High has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Cities High?
The student-teacher ratio at River Cities High is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Cities High rank in WI?
River Cities High ranks #1,427 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is River Cities High's MySchoolScout rating?
River Cities High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at River Cities High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Cities High has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is River Cities High a charter school?
No, River Cities High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Cities High a Title I school?
No, River Cities High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Cities High?
76.3% of students at River Cities High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.3%
- Phone
- (715) 424-6798
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 54494)
- 27,516
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54494; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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