For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,851 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 25% (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 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53211 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, 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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53211, WI Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shorewood High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1615 E Locust St
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4900
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,240 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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