Riverside High vs Shorewood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside High
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,240 students
Shorewood High
Shorewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
589 students
| Measure | Riverside High Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Shorewood High Shorewood, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #437 of 446 | #4 of 446 |
| National rank | #16498 of 16,910 | #1986 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,240 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 1,240 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 62% |
| city | Milwaukee | Shorewood |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shorewood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 11.4).
- •Shorewood High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 3%).
- •Shorewood High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 9%).
- •Shorewood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 76.8%).
- •Shorewood High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.7).
- •Riverside High is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 589.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside High better than Shorewood High?
On the Success Index (US), Shorewood High ranks higher (75.8 vs 11.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Riverside High and Shorewood High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Shorewood in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside High: 1,240. Shorewood High: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside High and Shorewood High rank in Wisconsin?
Riverside High is 437th of 446 and Shorewood High is 4th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).