For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,805 students in 53211, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 53211, WI are Shorewood High School, New Horizons For Learning and Riverside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53211 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53211, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53211 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shorewood High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53211, WI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shorewood High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Grades: 9-12
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
New Horizons For Learning
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1615 E Locust St
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4900
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 53211, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53211, WI include Shorewood High School, New Horizons For Learning and Riverside High School.
How many public high schools are located in 53211?
3 public high schools are located in 53211.
What is the racial composition of students in 53211?
53211 public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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