Shorewood High

Summary:

Shorewood High is a public high school located in Shorewood, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 636 students. It is part of the Shorewood School District, which is ranked 32 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Shorewood High has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in Wisconsin, ranking in the top 10% of schools in the state for several years. The school's students consistently outperform the state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are significantly higher than the state and district averages. Shorewood High also has an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate of 99.3% and an extremely low dropout rate of 0.3%, compared to the state averages of around 90% and 2-3%, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools in the Milwaukee area, such as NOVA-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy, Alliance School of Milwaukee, and North Division High, which have much lower academic performance, graduation rates, and higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced-price lunch recipients, Shorewood High stands out as a high-performing institution. The only nearby school that comes close to Shorewood High's performance is Whitefish Bay High, which is also a highly-ranked school in the state.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1701 E Capitol Dr
       Shorewood, WI  53211-1996


(414) 963-6921

District: Shorewood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,717 Help


Feeder schools for Shorewood High:

Elementary:    Atwater Elementary
    Lake Bluff Elementary
Middle:    Shorewood Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  636

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.9%
African American:
11.9%
Hispanic:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shorewood High ranks better than 87.5% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.41. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shorewood High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.9%), African American (11.9%), Hispanic (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shorewood High is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shorewood High is $15,717.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shorewood High:

SchoolDigger ranks Shorewood High 54th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Shorewood High in the ranking list.)

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Shorewood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shorewood School District 32nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shorewood High

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Rank History for all students at Shorewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 84.39 11th 287 96.2%
2006 88.58 4th 292 98.6%
2007 85.96 3rd 281 98.9%
2008 84.10 9th 437 97.9%
2009 91.05 2nd 438 99.5%
2010 79.86 34th 450 92.4%
2011 78.88 35th 445 92.1%
2012 83.85 12th 452 97.3%
2013 85.65 20th 457 95.6%
2014 80.76 40th 462 91.3%
2015 67.41 146th 466 68.7%
2016 93.43 18th 408 95.6%
2017 91.17 18th 410 95.6%
2018 92.82 19th 410 95.4%
2019 96.52 8th 400 98.0%
2021 91.83 22nd 390 94.4%
2022 85.69 34th 391 91.3%
2023 89.27 29th 415 93.0%
2024 80.41 54th 431 87.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shorewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.27 5th 37 86.5%
2023 25.61 46th 56 17.9%
2024 33.60 47th 71 33.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shorewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.15 3rd 95 96.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shorewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.39 106th 255 58.4%
2019 87.64 11th 251 95.6%
2021 61.45 68th 226 69.9%
2022 60.06 69th 250 72.4%
2023 74.85 41st 271 84.9%
2024 48.24 171st 326 47.5%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Shorewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.30 8th 355 97.7%
2019 97.03 4th 343 98.8%
2021 74.59 68th 332 79.5%
2022 72.41 75th 343 78.1%
2023 88.58 22nd 329 93.3%
2024 75.53 60th 353 83.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shorewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.22 4th 40 90.0%
2022 86.50 2nd 29 93.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Shorewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.76 37th 373 90.1%
2019 90.67 19th 354 94.6%
2021 96.29 7th 334 97.9%
2022 89.54 19th 347 94.5%
2024 79.59 51st 365 86.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Shorewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.39 19th 51 62.7%
2019 79.15 10th 44 77.3%
2021 77.57 11th 44 75.0%
2022 71.03 14th 48 70.8%
2023 74.12 13th 50 74.0%
2024 49.18 23rd 51 54.9%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Shorewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.36 8th 20 60.0%
2024 46.86 12th 26 53.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shorewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.18 9th 86 89.5%
2022 68.94 23rd 86 73.3%
2023 91.63 4th 97 95.9%
2024 73.21 26th 119 78.2%
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Rank History for White students at Shorewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.34 4th 261 98.5%
2019 99.05 4th 266 98.5%
2021 94.97 11th 266 95.9%
2022 92.06 18th 269 93.3%
2023 96.71 8th 271 97.0%
2024 91.42 16th 300 94.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Shorewood High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 599 87 17 14 6 n/a n/a 0 723
1989 522 91 17 18 2 n/a n/a 0 650
1990 522 80 11 24 3 n/a n/a 0 640
1991 510 105 11 15 1 n/a n/a 0 642
1992 487 100 14 28 4 n/a n/a 0 633
1993 509 105 21 30 7 n/a n/a 0 672
1994 515 102 21 26 7 n/a n/a 0 671
1995 485 109 23 23 11 n/a n/a 0 651
1996 485 109 23 23 11 n/a n/a 0 651
1997 502 126 25 20 10 n/a n/a 0 683
1998 527 139 32 17 14 n/a n/a 0 729
1999 553 130 29 30 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2000 546 126 25 31 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2001 565 131 21 36 4 n/a n/a 0 757
2002 511 131 18 37 6 n/a n/a 0 703
2003 511 131 18 37 6 n/a n/a 0 703
2004 542 112 32 38 6 n/a n/a 0 730
2005 509 91 28 33 12 n/a n/a 0 673
2006 511 87 31 30 8 n/a n/a 0 667
2007 528 89 31 30 5 n/a n/a 0 683
2008 494 93 20 24 6 n/a n/a 0 637
2009 462 99 24 24 5 n/a n/a 0 614
2010 461 104 28 22 6 n/a n/a 0 621
2011 435 100 35 29 3 0 13 0 615
2012 440 105 37 30 3 0 19 0 634
2013 458 116 34 30 3 0 24 0 665
2014 446 104 31 34 3 0 34 0 652
2015 447 102 28 39 4 0 43 0 663
2016 439 102 38 48 3 0 42 0 672
2017 429 108 59 46 1 0 7 0 650
2018 415 115 60 51 2 0 9 0 652
2019 416 92 50 47 1 0 18 0 624
2020 414 83 53 49 3 0 23 0 625
2021 404 71 51 58 2 0 20 0 606
2022 408 84 55 58 1 0 29 0 635
2023 400 76 56 68 2 0 32 2 636

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shorewood High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 723 48.7 14.8 3.3
1989 650 46.1 14.0 4.3
1990 640 43.9 14.5 3.3
1991 642 44.4 14.4 5.9
1992 633 45.6 13.8 6.3
1993 672 46.0 14.6 6.3
1994 671 46.5 14.4 5.4
1995 651 46.4 14.0 5.7
1996 651 46.4 14.0 5.7
1997 683 49.2 13.9 6.1
1998 729 49.0 14.9 6
1999 742 51.3 14.5 9
2000 728 48.7 14.9 8.9
2001 757 50.7 14.9 9.9
2002 703 48.7 14.4 7.5
2003 703 48.7 14.4 7.5
2004 730 46.8 15.6 7.1
2005 673 45.6 14.8 n/a
2006 667 43.1 15.5 n/a
2007 683 43.9 15.6 5.1
2008 637 42.5 15.0 6.1
2009 614 40.3 15.2 7.5
2010 621 35.0 17.7 12.7
2011 615 34.5 17.8 14.5
2012 634 36.8 17.2 17.4
2013 665 43.7 15.2 17
2014 652 45.1 14.4 19.9
2015 663 n/a n/a 18.6
2016 672 48.0 14.0 19
2017 650 48.2 13.4 14.6
2018 652 48.6 13.4 14.9
2019 624 49.4 12.6 14.9
2020 625 50.7 12.3 16.3
2021 606 48.8 12.4 21
2022 635 48.2 13.1 18.6
2023 636 48.4 13.1 21.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shorewood High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 723 48.7 14.8 3.3
1989 650 46.1 14.0 4.3
1990 640 43.9 14.5 3.3
1991 642 44.4 14.4 5.9
1992 633 45.6 13.8 6.3
1993 672 46.0 14.6 6.3
1994 671 46.5 14.4 5.4
1995 651 46.4 14.0 5.7
1996 651 46.4 14.0 5.7
1997 683 49.2 13.9 6.1
1998 729 49.0 14.9 6
1999 742 51.3 14.5 9
2000 728 48.7 14.9 8.9
2001 757 50.7 14.9 9.9
2002 703 48.7 14.4 7.5
2003 703 48.7 14.4 7.5
2004 730 46.8 15.6 7.1
2005 673 45.6 14.8 n/a
2006 667 43.1 15.5 n/a
2007 683 43.9 15.6 5.1
2008 637 42.5 15.0 6.1
2009 614 40.3 15.2 7.5
2010 621 35.0 17.7 12.7
2011 615 34.5 17.8 14.5
2012 634 36.8 17.2 17.4
2013 665 43.7 15.2 17
2014 652 45.1 14.4 19.9
2015 663 n/a n/a 18.6
2016 672 48.0 14.0 19
2017 650 48.2 13.4 14.6
2018 652 48.6 13.4 14.9
2019 624 49.4 12.6 14.9
2020 625 50.7 12.3 16.3
2021 606 48.8 12.4 21
2022 635 48.2 13.1 18.6
2023 636 48.4 13.1 21.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shorewood High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $318 (2.2%) $14,267 (97.8%) $14,586
2020 $150 (1.0%) $15,033 (99.0%) $15,183
2021 $383 (2.4%) $15,334 (97.6%) $15,717

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shorewood High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 8th of 400 High schoolsRanks 29th of 415 High schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Shorewood High)68.955.8
 13.2%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Shorewood School District)68.554.4
 14.1%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Shorewood High)67.463.7
 3.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Shorewood School District)65.861.3
 4.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Shorewood High)60.452.7
 7.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Shorewood School District)58.750.3
 8.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Shorewood High)55.659.6
 4%
   10th Grade Science (Shorewood School District)54.457.4
 3.1%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students624636
 1.9%
African American9276
 17.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian5056
 12%
Hispanic4768
 44.7%
Pacific Islander00
White416400
 3.8%
Two or More Races1832
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.9%21.5%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shorewood High

Shorewood High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Atwater Elementary
Elementary : Lake Bluff Elementary
Middle : Shorewood Intermediate

Students at Shorewood High are 63% White, 12% African American, 11% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 636 students attended Shorewood High.

Shorewood High ranks 54th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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