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#1991 of 2,105 schools in WI
Riverside High
High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1615 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53211
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2021)
- 73.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Riverside High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 9 points since 2018, reaching 15% in 2021.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (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 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Riverside 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,164/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milwaukee), 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
$76,206
Median home value
$413,500
Median rent
$1,225/mo
College educated
74%
Homeownership
40.8%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Institute for Torah StudyPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| New Horizons for LearningCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Shorewood HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Clara Mohammed School Inc.Private · tuition | 8.8private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 141 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Milwaukee School District
- Schools in district
- 156
- Rank in district
- #134 of 154
- District spending per student
- $18,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside High is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside High
Riverside High is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 1,162 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,991 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside High
What grades does Riverside High serve?
Riverside High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Riverside High?
Riverside High has an enrollment of approximately 1,162 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside High is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside High rank in WI?
Riverside High ranks #1,991 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Riverside High's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Riverside High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside High has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Riverside High a charter school?
No, Riverside High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside High a Title I school?
No, Riverside High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside High?
84.3% of students at Riverside 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
- 1,162
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.1%
- Phone
- (414) 906-4900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 73.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53211)
- 34,427
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 53211; 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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