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#1256 of 2,105 schools in WI
Racine Alternative Learning
School · Racine Unified School District · Racine, WI
A Racine Unified School District school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2333 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI 53404
- Math 0% vs WI 52% (2025)
- Reading 0% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Racine Alternative Learning score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Racine Alternative Learning sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Racine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,714
Median home value
$126,800
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena Catholic Schools of RacinePrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,482 | Compare → |
| The Prairie SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Sonnenberg SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 116 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Racine Unified School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #3 of 25
- District spending per student
- $16,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Racine Alternative Learning is listed in Racine Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Racine Alternative Learning
Racine Alternative Learning is a public school in Racine, WI, part of Racine Unified School District, serving approximately 360 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,256 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Racine Alternative Learning
What grades does Racine Alternative Learning serve?
Racine Alternative Learning serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Racine Alternative Learning?
Racine Alternative Learning has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Racine Alternative Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Racine Alternative Learning is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Racine Alternative Learning rank in WI?
Racine Alternative Learning ranks #1,256 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Racine Alternative Learning's MySchoolScout rating?
Racine Alternative Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Racine Alternative Learning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Racine Alternative Learning has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Racine Alternative Learning a charter school?
No, Racine Alternative Learning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Racine Alternative Learning a Title I school?
No, Racine Alternative Learning is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Racine Alternative Learning?
69.2% of students at Racine Alternative Learning qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Racine County
- Phone
- (262) 635-5600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53404)
- 12,438
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 28.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53404; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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