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#1976 of 2,105 schools in WI

The Real Sch

High School · Racine Unified School District · Sturtevant, WI

A Racine Unified School District high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10116 Stellar Ave, Sturtevant, WI 53177

  • Math 33% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.6% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.9% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-19.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.9 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-13.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness1.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation3.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$16,095
Chronic Absenteeism33.7%

Students at The Real Sch score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
26%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 28 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.4%

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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The neighborhood

Where The Real Sch 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average554/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sturtevant), 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

$77,409

Median home value

$228,900

Median rent

$1,295/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53177; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Racine Correctional InstitutionEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated11–120.5 mi1Compare →
Sonnenberg SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–121.4 mi116Compare →
Case HighEnrollment path unverified5.99–121.9 mi1,845Compare →
Horlick HighEnrollment path unverified4.09–12Not available1,281Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Racine Unified School District

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#21 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

The Real Sch is listed in Racine Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About The Real Sch

The Real Sch is a public high school in Sturtevant, WI, part of Racine Unified School District, serving approximately 543 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,976 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Real Sch

What grades does The Real Sch serve?

The Real Sch serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend The Real Sch?

The Real Sch has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Real Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at The Real Sch is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does The Real Sch rank in WI?

The Real Sch ranks #1,976 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is The Real Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

The Real Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 The Real Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, The Real Sch has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is The Real Sch a charter school?

No, The Real Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is The Real Sch a Title I school?

No, The Real Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Real Sch?

42.4% of students at The Real Sch 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
543
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Racine County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.7%
Area population (ZIP 53177)
8,190
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
36.9
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 53177; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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