Serving 199 students in grades 6-12, Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
62%
9%
White
17%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-44%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Racine Alternative Learning 6-12?
The graduation rate of Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 is 40-44%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 88%.
How many students attend Racine Alternative Learning 6-12?
199 students attend Racine Alternative Learning 6-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Racine Alternative Learning 6-12?
Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 offer ?
Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 part of?
Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 is part of Racine Unified School District.
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