School Overview
River Cities High School, located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, is an alternative educational institution operating under the Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools (WRPS) district. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible, personalized learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional setting. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, River Cities aims to help students who face challenges in a conventional high school environment stay on track to earn their diplomas and prepare for life after graduation.

The school emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes student-teacher relationships, credit recovery, and the development of essential life skills. Because it is part of the broader WRPS district, students at River Cities maintain access to various district resources while benefiting from a curriculum tailored to meet their unique academic and social-emotional needs. For families and students seeking more information regarding enrollment, specific programming, or district-wide updates, the school’s information is centralized through the official Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools website at [www.wrps.org](http://www.wrps.org).
86
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Cities High
Demographic Student Count
White62
Hispanic8
Black6
Two or More5
American Indian5
  • White
    62 (72.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (9.3 %)
  • Black
    6 (7.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (5.8 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (5.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wisconsin Rapids School District
Phone: (715)424-6798
Website: http://www.wrps.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 86
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 10 4
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for River Cities High
Grade Student Count
Grade 104
Grade 1129
Grade 1253
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for River Cities High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4653.5%
Male4046.5%