William Horlick High School is a comprehensive public four-year high school in Racine, Wisconsin with an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students. The school opened to students in 1928, after William Horlick, the original patent holder for malted milk, donated the land the school was built on.
Serving 1,212 students in grades 9-12, Horlick High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Horlick High serves the northeast part of Racine, WI, covering an area of approximately 22.6 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the zone being 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horlick High School's student population of 1,212 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,212 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1928
Colors
Grey, Scarlet
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horlick High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horlick High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1883 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
36%
14%
Black
27%
9%
White
29%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horlick High School's ranking?
Horlick High School is ranked #1883 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Horlick High School often compared to?
Horlick High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Case High School, Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horlick High School?
The graduation rate of Horlick High School is 83%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Horlick High School?
1,212 students attend Horlick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Horlick High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horlick High School?
Horlick High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horlick High School offer ?
Horlick High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Horlick High School part of?
Horlick High School is part of Racine Unified School District.
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