D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Riverside High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1615 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 9% · Math 3% proficient · 4th percentile in Wisconsin
Graduation
C+
88% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
1,162
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%4/100reading 5th percentile, math 3rd percentile among Wisconsin high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%51/10088% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%86/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 77% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency9% (−31 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−37 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate88% (+1 pts vs. state avg 87%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black8%3%reading -6 pts, math -8 pts25th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%15%reading -5 pts, math +2 pts51st percentile (list)
Asian15%5%reading -24 pts, math -28 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income8%3%reading -14 pts, math -12 pts6th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1615 E Locust St
City Milwaukee
ZIP Code 53211
District 5509600
NCES School ID 550960001237
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53211

Understanding the community around Riverside High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,783
Per Capita Income $51,358
Poverty Rate 4.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.3%
High School or Higher 97.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $391,700
Median Rent $1,186
Owner-Occupied 40.6%
Renter-Occupied 59.4%
View full data for ZIP 53211 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Riverside High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 68.2%
Hispanic/Latino 18.3%
Asian 8.4%
White 2.2%
Two or More Races 2.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,162
Teachers (FTE) 78.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Riverside High?
Riverside High has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Riverside High?
Riverside High has 1,162 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Riverside High serve?
Riverside High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Riverside High receive per student?
Riverside High receives $19,598 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Riverside High in 53211 ▼
Avg Home Value
$539,534
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,401
1-Year Change
+9.2%
% Renters
59.4%

Other Schools in 53211

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026