Serving 560 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (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
Student Attention
School Overview
Racine Alternative Learning's student population of 560 students has grown by 162% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Racine Alternative Learning 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 Racine Alternative Learning 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
#1903 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
40%
9%
White
26%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
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 #1903 out of 1,991 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Racine Alternative Learning?
The graduation rate of Racine Alternative Learning is 65-69%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Racine Alternative Learning?
560 students attend Racine Alternative Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Racine Alternative Learning students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Racine Alternative Learning?
Racine Alternative Learning has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower 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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