River Cities High
86 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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).
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 62 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| Black | 6 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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White62 (72.1 %)
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Hispanic8 (9.3 %)
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Black6 (7.0 %)
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Two or More5 (5.8 %)
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American Indian5 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 4 |
| Grade 11 | 29 |
| Grade 12 | 53 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 46 | 53.5% |
| Male | 40 | 46.5% |
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