Top Rankings
Racine Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 16,516 students in Racine Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Racine Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
27 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
16,516 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
1,306 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Racine Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#430 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.51
# American Indian Students
49 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
159 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4,988 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
13%
# Black Students
4,242 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
26%
9%
# White Students
5,860 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
36%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,208 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,095
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
1,116
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,055
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,052
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,109
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,162
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,097
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,123
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,162
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,241
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,355
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,250
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,286
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,413
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,478 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,631 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$338 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$324 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,478
$16,747
Spending / Student
$19,631
$16,719
Best Racine Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rusd Montessori
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Graceland Blvd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1722 W 6th St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #33.
Walden Iii High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Mohr Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Grades: 6-12
| 697 students
Rank: #44.
Gifford School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8332 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4550
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4550
Grades: PK-8
| 1,376 students
Rank: #55.
The Real School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10116 Stellar Ave
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 664-8100
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 664-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 529 students
Rank: #66.
Case High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7345 Washington Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4200
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,840 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
O Brown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2115 5 1/2 Mile Rd
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6650
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Red Apple Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
914 Saint Patrick St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 619-4500
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 619-4500
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #99.
Gilmore Fine Arts School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Grades: K-8
| 714 students
Rank: #1010.
Schulte Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8515 Westminster Dr
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 664-6300
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 664-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #1111.
Horlick High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2119 Rapids Dr
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4300
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,393 students
Rank: #1212.
Starbuck - An Ib World School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1516 Ohio St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6500
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Rank: #1313.
Racine Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2333 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Grades: K-12
| 708 students
Rank: #1414.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
915 Romayne Ave
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-8300
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #1515.
Park High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 12th St
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 619-4400
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 619-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #1616.
Janes Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 N Wisconsin St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6550
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1717.
Wadewitz Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Yout St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Fratt Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Kinzie Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-8150
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-8150
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Kentucky St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6950
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
West Ridge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1347 S Emmertsen Rd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6200
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Chicory Rd
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8050
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Julian Thomas Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 Martin Luther King Dr
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-8400
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 17th St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-8000
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #2424.
Mitchell School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Drexel Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6400
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6400
Grades: PK-8
| 1,005 students
Rank: #2525.
Jerstad-agerholm School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3535 La Salle St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Grades: PK-8
| 1,063 students
Rank: n/an/a
815 De Koven Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8200
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8200
Grades: PK
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
815 De Koven Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8200
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8200
Grades: PK
| 365 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Racine Unified School District?
Racine Unified School District manages 27 public schools serving 16,516 students.
What is the rank of Racine Unified School District?
Racine Unified School District is ranked #427 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Racine Unified School District?
36% of Racine Unified School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Racine Unified School District?
Racine Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Racine Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,631 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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