Riverside High
Reported Enrollment
1,229
students
District
Milwaukee School District
County Context Score
41/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1615 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, 53211
School District
Milwaukee School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 550960001237
- District ID
- 5509600
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,229 students
School Setting
City: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Riverside High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Milwaukee County has 281 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 156 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Riverside High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Milwaukee School District, Milwaukee County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Riverside High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Milwaukee School District.
1,229 students
Riverside High reports 1,229 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 61 other high schools in Milwaukee County with enrollment data, 55 report fewer students and 6 report more. The peer median is 544 students.
62 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 547 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
156 district schools
Milwaukee School District lists 109 primary, 8 middle, 34 high, 5 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
109
Middle
8
High
34
Other
5
Nearby context inside Milwaukee School District
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Riverside High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Milwaukee School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Riverside High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Riverside High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Riverside High with nearby schools?
Riverside High should be compared with 62 high schools in Milwaukee County, plus other schools in Milwaukee School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Riverside High?
Before using Riverside High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Milwaukee School District.
Part of Milwaukee School District
Riverside High is one of 156 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 67,500 students across 156 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
156
Reported Enrollment
67,500
156 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Hayes Bilingual SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong LearningPK–12 · OtherListed only
- ASSATA High9–12 · HighListed only
- NOVA-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy9–12 · HighListed only
- Shalom High9–12 · HighListed only
- Southeastern6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Groppi High9–12 · HighListed only
- Project STAY-Supporting Teachers and Youth9–12 · HighListed only
- Craig Montessori SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Alcott ElementaryPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Milwaukee County Schools
County Context Score
41/100
County-level composite across 281 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.