Serving 1,340 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 39%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horlick High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Horlick High School's student population of 1,340 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horlick High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horlick High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1902 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
34%
14%
Black
27%
9%
White
32%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
90%
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 #1902 out of 1,991 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 39% 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 81%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Horlick High School?
1,340 students attend Horlick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Horlick High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 6% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horlick High School offer ?
Horlick High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horlick High School part of?
Horlick High School is part of Racine Unified School District.
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