Serving 708 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Racine Alternative Learning 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Racine Alternative Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Racine Alternative Learning's student population of 708 students has grown by 232% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Racine Alternative Learning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Racine Alternative Learning is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1826 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
27%
13%
Black
38%
9%
White
27%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Racine Alternative Learning's ranking?
Racine Alternative Learning is ranked #1826 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Racine Alternative Learning?
The graduation rate of Racine Alternative Learning is 55-59%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Racine Alternative Learning?
708 students attend Racine Alternative Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Racine Alternative Learning students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Racine Alternative Learning?
Racine Alternative Learning has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Racine Alternative Learning offer ?
Racine Alternative Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Racine Alternative Learning part of?
Racine Alternative Learning is part of Racine Unified School District.
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