At a glance
Reported students
589
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
502.5
Shorewood High: 589 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 636
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Shorewood High
Shorewood High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Shorewood. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Shorewood School District. NCES reports 589 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.9%) and Black (10.4%). English learners represent 3.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Shorewood High
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.35
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.9%
- Hispanic10%
- Black10.4%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Shorewood School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lake Bluff Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
531 reported students
Atwater Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
474 reported students
Shorewood Intermediate
Middle · Grades 07–08
300 reported students
Public schools near Shorewood High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 1,240 | 1.2 mi |
| Whitefish Bay High High · Whitefish Bay School District | 09–12 | 945 | 1.4 mi |
| King International High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 1,308 | 2.3 mi |
| North Division High High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 346 | 2.3 mi |
| NOVA-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 104 | 2.8 mi |
| Alliance School of Milwaukee High · Charter · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 141 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shorewood High
What grades does Shorewood High serve?
Shorewood High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Shorewood School District.
How many students attend Shorewood High?
Shorewood High reported 589 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 636 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shorewood High?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 589 students and 41.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Shorewood High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shorewood High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Shorewood School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Shorewood High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Shorewood High in?
Shorewood High is part of Shorewood School District, based in Shorewood, WI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Shorewood High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Riverside High (1.2 mi), Whitefish Bay High (1.4 mi), King International (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.