Riverside University High School
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Riverside is known throughout the region as the AP school. RUHS offers more honors and AP courses than any other area high school. The school offers students a safe, orderly environment with a focus on preparing students to successfully transition to college. More than 85% of graduates enter college each year. With a state-of-the-art lab for PLTW engineering and biomedical programs, students learn from hands-on experiences while earning college credits. With close proximity to UW-Milwaukee, students may take college courses on the UWM campus. RUHS is also known for its award-winning music, bilingual, and special education programs. RUHS features outstanding athletic teams, musicals, after-school activities, and student leadership. Parents are welcomed as partners in the teaching and learning process. The school's students, upon graduation, are well-prepared to become life-long learners and productive citizens in a global community.
This is a high school with entrance requirements and entry is granted through the early admissions process. Contact the school or visit our
high school early admissions page for more information about that process.
Academic/Social Clubs & Extracurricular Activities
- Clubs
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Art Club, Asian Club, Career Club, Chess Club, Debate Club, Drama club, Forensics, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Game Club, Gardening Club, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Latino Club, Math Club, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Poetry Club, Science Club, Student Council, Student Leadership Initiative, Theater, YES Club, Yearbook
)
- Extracurricular Activities
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Special Olympics, Spoken Word & Performace
)
Advanced Academic Studies
Athletics & Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball (B)
- Basketball (B/G)
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country (B/G)
- Football
- Golf (B/G)
- Soccer (B/G)
- Softball (G)
- Swimming (B/G)
- Tennis (B/G)
- Track & Field
- Volleyball (B/G)
- Wrestling (B)
College & Career Programs
- GEAR UP
- Project Lead The Way - Biomedical Science
- Project Lead The Way - Engineering
- University Prep
- Career and Tech Ed
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Engineering, Health / Medicine / Bio-Technology, Robotics
)
Community Partners
- Arts @ Large
- COA Youth & Family Centers
- GE Healthcare
- Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering - (MSOE)
- PEARLS for Teen Girls
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Urban Ecology Center
Comprehensive Academic Programs
- World Language Classes
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French, Spanish
)
Fine Arts
- Art
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Ceramics / Clay Design, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Visual Arts
)
- Music
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Band, Chorus, Drum Line, Guitar, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, Orchestra, Piano
)
- Performing Arts
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Gospel Choir, Show Choir
)
Health & Wellness
Parent & Family Resources
Map & Directions
School Administration
PrincipalJeffrey LaskyRegional SuperintendentDr. Jennifer SmithSchool Board MemberLarry F MillerSchool Board District
District # 5School Board Member At-LargeBob Peterson