For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 5,208 students in Racine, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Racine, WI are Walden Iii High School, Case High School and Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Racine, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Racine have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Racine, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walden Iii High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Racine, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walden Iii High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Mohr Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Gr: 6-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Case High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7345 Washington Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4200
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,856 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 12th St
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 619-4400
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 619-4400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Horlick High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2119 Rapids Dr
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4300
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Racine Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2333 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Racine Youthful Offender Correction Al Facility
Alternative School
1501 Albert St
Racine, WI 53401
(262) 638-1999
Racine, WI 53401
(262) 638-1999
Gr: 11-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Detention Center
Alternative School
1717 Taylor Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Jail
Alternative School
717 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students
Racine, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5120 Byrd Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-8250
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
4800 Graceland Blvd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
1722 W 6th St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
3601 La Salle St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
3300 Chicory Rd
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8050
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Keith R Mack Achievement Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2015 Franklin St
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6600
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6600
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
2340 Mohr Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6150
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6150
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
2701 Drexel Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6400
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
4748 Elizabeth St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6450
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
914 Saint Patrick St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 631-7122
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 631-7122
Gr: PK | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3109 Mount Pleasant St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
1325 Park Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8500
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8500
Gr: PK-7 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Walden Iii Middle School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1012 Center St
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6250
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6250
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
290 Jonsue Ln
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6125
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6125
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Racine, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Racine, WI include Walden Iii High School, Case High School and Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in Racine?
8 public high schools are located in Racine.
What is the racial composition of students in Racine?
Racine public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Racine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Racine include: Horlick High School vs. Case High School, Park High School vs. Case High School, Case High School vs. Horlick High School
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