Riverside Academies

Academies at Riverside University High School (RUHS) offer students specialized pathways to explore their passions and prepare for future success.

Each academy provides a focused curriculum with opportunities for hands-on learning, dual enrollment, and internships. With rigorous coursework and real-world experiences, students are equipped for college, careers, and more.

Educational Leadership

The Educational Leadership Academy prepares students to become future educators and leaders. Courses like Psychology, Sociology, and UWM dual enrollment classes explore child development and teaching methods. Fieldwork opportunities, including working with special needs students, provide valuable hands-on experience.

Entrepreneurship & Technology

The Entrepreneurship and Technology Academy blends business and computer science to prepare students for success. Classes like Web Design, AP Computer Science, and Start Your Own Business teach valuable skills. Students gain real-world experience creating digital solutions and crafting business plans, and they can earn industry-recognized credentials.

Fine Arts

The Fine Arts Academy encourages creativity and artistic expression through drawing, painting, sculpture and ceramics, and stagecraft. Students explore various mediums while building a portfolio. This academy is ideal for students turning artistic talents into careers or lifetime hobbies.

Health Science

The Health Science Academy equips students for careers in medicine and healthcare. Courses like Biomedical Science, Human Body Systems, and AP Chemistry explore medical science foundations. Hands-on experiences like youth apprenticeships prepare students for healthcare careers.

Justice & Civic Leadership

The Justice and Civic Leadership Academy focuses on civic engagement, public policy, and legal studies. Students take classes like Justice and You, AP Capstone, and Contemporary World Affairs. Seniors apply their knowledge through internships and studies in American government and economics.

Performing Arts

The Performing Arts Academy offers students a rich and diverse musical education. From courses in band, choir, and orchestra to advanced opportunities like drumline, students refine their talents. Whether for personal growth or professional goals, the academy nurtures creativity.

World Language & Cultures

The World Language and Cultures Academy prepares students to become multilingual and culturally fluent. Courses in French, Spanish, and Spanish for Spanish Speakers progress to Seal of Biliteracy opportunities. Students gain skills to communicate confidently in today’s globalized world.