Hamilton High School vs. Riverside High School
Should I attend Hamilton High School or Riverside High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hamilton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,360 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,323 students in grades 9-12, Riverside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,360 students
1,323 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1924 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1774 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
53%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
478
405
Grade 10 Students
323
308
Grade 11 Students
299
326
Grade 12 Students
260
284
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
10%
11%
% Hispanic
42%
23%
% Black
31%
62%
% White
12%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%