Racine County Detention Center serves 25 students in grades 1-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Racine County Detention Center is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
56%
9%
White
20%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Racine County Detention Center?
25 students attend Racine County Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Racine County Detention Center students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Racine County Detention Center?
Racine County Detention Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Racine County Detention Center offer ?
Racine County Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Racine County Detention Center part of?
Racine County Detention Center is part of Racine Unified School District.
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