Serving 692 students in grades 6-12, Walden Iii 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 16% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walden III High serves the southeast part of Racine, WI, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walden Iii High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Walden Iii High School's student population of 692 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
692 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Walden Iii 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 Walden Iii High School is 0.65, 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
#1504 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
30%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
50%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
4%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walden Iii High School's ranking?
Walden Iii High School is ranked #1504 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Walden Iii High School often compared to?
Walden Iii High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Real School, Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walden Iii High School?
The graduation rate of Walden Iii High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Walden Iii High School?
692 students attend Walden Iii High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Walden Iii High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walden Iii High School?
Walden Iii High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walden Iii High School offer ?
Walden Iii High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walden Iii High School part of?
Walden Iii High School is part of Racine Unified School District.
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