Shorewood High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the village of Shorewood, Wisconsin. It is part of the Shorewood School District.
Serving 589 students in grades 9-12, Shorewood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shorewood High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Milwaukee, WI, encompassing an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shorewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Shorewood High School's student population of 589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
589 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Rankings
Shorewood High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shorewood High School is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
10%
9%
White
66%
66%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and grey
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shorewood High School's ranking?
Shorewood High School is ranked #294 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Shorewood High School often compared to?
Shorewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nicolet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shorewood High School?
The graduation rate of Shorewood High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Shorewood High School?
589 students attend Shorewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Shorewood High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shorewood High School?
Shorewood High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shorewood High School offer ?
Shorewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shorewood High School part of?
Shorewood High School is part of Shorewood School District.
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