Riverside High

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

1,240 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Riverside University High School, located on the East Side of Milwaukee, is a historic and long-standing institution within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated at 1615 E. Locust St., the school is known for its distinctive collegiate-style architecture and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment. As a comprehensive high school, Riverside serves a diverse student body and emphasizes college and career readiness through a variety of advanced placement courses, extracurricular activities, and elective programs.

The school places a strong focus on fostering a sense of community and academic excellence, aiming to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond. By offering a wide array of athletic teams, clubs, and arts programs, Riverside provides students with a well-rounded educational experience that extends well outside the classroom. As part of the Milwaukee Public Schools system, Riverside remains a central hub for secondary education in the area, dedicated to the growth and achievement of its diverse student population.

1,240

Total Students

70.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside High
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	250
Black	828
Asian	94
Two or More	36

Black
828 (66.8%)
Hispanic
250 (20.2%)
Asian
94 (7.6%)
Two or More
36 (2.9%)
White
32 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)906-4900
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	952
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 458

Grade 10 298

Grade 11 243

Grade 12 241