Shorewood High School is a top-rated high school in the village of Shorewood, a suburb of Milwaukee. This public high school considers itself the best of the best, and with good reason: It’s a National Blue Ribbon School with high-achieving students who focus on academic excellence and extra-curricular activities in preparation for college and university life.
The original Shorewood High School building, constructed in 1925, has unique features like a 40-foot-diameter copper dome in one of its classrooms. Today the campus also boasts a 1,211-seat auditorium, a fitness center, and a stadium with pro-level amenities.
For students who attend this top-tier public high school, the theater program is one of the biggest draws on campus and produces four shows each year. In addition, there are nearly 70 extra-curricular clubs and activities students can elect to participate in - everything from crochet club to film club to jazz ensemble to co-ed mountain biking.
Shorewood High School offers a comprehensive academic program that provides many educational opportunities for students, including 10 Advanced Placement courses. Students study English, integrated wellness health and physical education, math, performing arts, music, science, social studies, visual arts, and world languages. A special education program is available for students with Individualized Education Plans.
With its long tradition of excellence, Shorewood High School has academic and extracurricular options that appeal to each and every student who attends.
Shorewood High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1701 E Capitol Dr,
Shorewood, WI
Shorewood School District
School Details
Head of School
Timothy Kenney
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
680
Verbal
700
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
83.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
202:1
Student Diversity
Male
50%
Female
49.7%
White
62.9%
Black
11.9%
Hispanic
10.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.8%
Two or more races
5%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#2
Best Public HS Teachers in Wisconsin
#5
Best Public HS in Wisconsin
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
202 Students
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
136 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
127 Students
Northwestern University
73 Students
Loyola University Chicago
65 Students
Marquette University
52 Students
New York University
49 Students
University of Chicago
49 Students
DePaul University
44 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
39 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
68 Students
Biology
51 Students
Business
50 Students
Environmental Science
42 Students
Political Science and Government
35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
30 Students
Engineering
28 Students
Computer Science
26 Students
Economics
24 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
19 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/15/2024
The best parts of Shorewood was the number of classes offered. There were a lot of great opportunities for education in and outside of the classroom. I have friends who went surfing for the first time because of a class they took at Shorewood. Our school is great and nurturing the whole student, not just grades but making kids active members in their community. I think it does lack diversity in some aspects but the school has made it clear that they value their students of color.
1/20/2020
Shorewood has excellent teachers and very good resources for a public school. The student body is generally very accepting and openminded. I would like to see a stronger foreign language department and more classes that are outside the traditional classroom, as I believe students learn better in a more hands-on environment.
12/31/2019
I am an alumni at Shorewood Highschool. I have been under the district of Shorewood since the second grade. Shorewood is a great high school. The School provides: great teachings, teachers that are supportive, and friendly people that you can create community with. I have always felt welcomed and heard while attending Shorewood. I have always felt motivated to reach my best potential while being there. It was a great experience to be in an atmosphere where I can fully thrive and learn.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/7/2023
Excellent neighborhood high school that sets itself apart from neighboring north shore schools. Compassionate educators and guidance counselors really helped my son find success during and after the pandemic.
10/22/2022
Dylan, St. Louis is a terrible teacher. He does not care about kids safety and play favorites with kids.
3/10/2010
10/14/2009
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Shorewood
List Price Range
$327K - $1.8M
Homes For Sale
0
Average Home Value
$628,419
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
56%
Household Income
$121,630
% of College Grads
78%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
2,616 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,650 - $2,415 per month
- The Atwater
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 658+ Sq Ft
- 2400 E Capitol Dr
- Shorewood, WI
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$950 - $1,585 per month
- Colonial Court Apartments
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 450+ Sq Ft
- 4544 N Wilson Dr
- Shorewood, WI
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